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    Tontos (en. Fools)

    /ˈton.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who are not intelligent or who act without sense.
    Don't be a fool, think before you act.
    No seas tonto, piensa antes de actuar.
    Something that is ridiculous or absurd.
    It is a foolish comment that makes no sense.
    Es un tonto comentario que no tiene sentido.
    A mild insult towards someone who has made a mistake.
    Why did you do that? You are a fool.
    ¿Por qué hiciste eso? Eres un tonto.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tonte', which suggests foolishness or lack of sense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    complete fools
    People who are extremely foolish.
    tontos de remate
    to have a fool in sight
    Refers to someone who is easily deceived.
    tener un tonto a la vista
    to be a fool
    To act carelessly or without intelligence.
    ser un tonto

    Related Words

    intelligent
    One who has the ability to understand and reason.
    inteligente
    sensible
    One who has good judgment and tact.
    sensible

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very naive or gullible.
    Don't believe everything he says, he's a fool.
    No le creas todo, es un tonto.
    Someone who makes unwise decisions.
    That guy is a fool for spending his money on that.
    Ese chico es un tonto por gastar su dinero en eso.