Necio (en. Foolish)

/ˈnesjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Refers to a person who is stubborn or who does not accept reasoning.

He is a fool who does not listen to others' advice.

Es un necio que no escucha los consejos de los demás.

A person who shows a lack of understanding or judgment.

That fool does not realize his mistake.

Aquel necio no se da cuenta de su error.

From Latin 'nescius', which means 'ignorant' or 'lacking knowledge'.

foolish by nature

Someone who habitually acts stubbornly.

necio por naturaleza

utterly foolish

A person who has reached an extreme degree of obstinacy.

necio de remate

foolish as a door

An expression that indicates that a person is very foolish.

necio como una puerta

foolishness

Quality of being foolish.

necedad

foolish at heart

Someone who is obstinate and inflexible.

necio de corazón

stubbornness

Attitude of someone who does not yield or accept reasoning.

terquedad

Fool

That guy is a fool, he never understands things.

Ese tipo es un necio, nunca entiende las cosas.

Hardheaded

Don't be foolish, the advice is to help you.

No seas necio, los consejos son para ayudarte.