Merto (en. Death)

/ˈmerto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts clumsily or stupidly.
That guy is a merto; he always gets into trouble.
Ese chico es un merto, siempre se mete en problemas.
Someone who does not understand the obvious.
Don't be a merto; pay attention to the instructions.
No seas un merto, presta atención a las instrucciones.

Etymology

Comes from the Spanish language, possibly derived from 'muerto' in a derogatory context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a merto
To act in a silly or not very intelligent way.
ser un merto
don't be a merto
Don't act clumsily or stupidly.
no seas merto
total merto
Reference to someone who is completely inept.
merto total

Related Words

merta
Feminine form of 'merto'.
merta
mertería
Behavior or attitudes of a merto.
mertería

Slang Meanings

Silly or inept in a colloquial context.
Stop acting like a merto in the meeting.
Deja de actuar como un merto en la reunión.
A person who does not catch on to hints.
He is a merto because he doesn't understand that we don't want him at the party.
Es un merto porque no entiende que no lo queremos en la fiesta.