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    Pateta (en. Fool)

    /paˈte.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A derogatory term to refer to a person with limited skills or who makes many mistakes.
    That guy is such a pateta, he always forgets his tasks.
    Ese chico es tan pateta, siempre se olvida de sus tareas.
    Sometimes used in an affectionate sense among friends.
    Don't worry, you're just a pateta, we all make mistakes.
    No te preocupes, solo eres un pateta, todos cometemos errores.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from the term 'pata', referring to someone clumsy in their movements.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a pateta
    to be clumsy or not very intelligent.
    ser un pateta
    to act like a pateta
    to pretend or act foolishly.
    hacerse el pateta

    Related Words

    clumsy
    A person who has difficulty performing motor activities or tasks.
    torpe
    foolish
    A person who doesn't understand or acts illogically.
    necio

    Slang Meanings

    Fool
    Don't be a pateta, think carefully before acting.
    No seas pateta, piensa bien antes de actuar.
    A person who frequently makes mistakes
    You're a pateta for not having reviewed your work.
    Eres un pateta por no haber revisado tu trabajo.