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    Mingote (en. Mingote)

    /minˈɡote/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A derogatory term used to refer to a foolish person or one who acts ridiculously.
    Don't pay attention to him, he’s a mingote.
    No le hagas caso, es un mingote.
    It is used in some contexts to describe someone who is always getting into trouble.
    That guy is a mingote, he always gets into trouble.
    Ese chico es un mingote, siempre se mete en líos.
    It can also refer to a clumsy person.
    That play was very mingote, he didn't know what to do.
    Esa jugada fue muy mingote, no supo qué hacer.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from the combination of "minga," which means crowd, and a term with an affectionate or derogatory ending.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a mingote
    To be a foolish or ridiculous person.
    ser un mingote
    to do mingote
    To do something foolish or ridiculous.
    hacer mingote
    to be in a mingote
    To be in a ridiculous situation.
    estar de mingote

    Related Words

    idiot
    A person who lacks intelligence.
    imbécil
    fool
    A person who acts without reasoning.
    necio
    ridiculous
    Something that causes laughter or contempt for its lack of seriousness.
    ridículo

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some places to refer to a friend in a mocking way.
    Look at that mingote, he always makes us laugh!
    ¡Mira al mingote ese, siempre nos hace reír!
    An expression among friends that plays on someone's clumsiness.
    Don’t be a mingote and help me with this.
    No seas mingote y ayúdame con esto.