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Translate Files Silly (es. Tonto)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Él es un poco tonto a veces.
He is a little foolish sometimes.
Context: daily life No seas tonto, escucha a tu madre.
Don't be foolish, listen to your mother.
Context: society El perro es tonto porque no entiende.
The dog is foolish because it doesn't understand.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
A veces, decir que alguien es tonto puede herir sus sentimientos.
Sometimes, saying that someone is foolish can hurt their feelings.
Context: society Él actuó de manera tonta durante la fiesta y todos se rieron.
He acted foolishly during the party and everyone laughed.
Context: social event La idea de no estudiar es bastante tonta si quieres aprobar.
The idea of not studying is quite foolish if you want to pass.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
La noción de que la ignorancia es felicidad a menudo sugiere que ser tonto puede llevar a una vida menos complicada.
The notion that ignorance is bliss often suggests that being foolish can lead to a less complicated life.
Context: philosophy Es fundamental discernir entre la imprudencia y la auténtica tontería para fomentar un debate constructivo.
It's crucial to discern between recklessness and genuine foolishness to foster constructive debate.
Context: society La literatura clásica a menudo retrata al tonto como un sabio disfrazado, revelando verdades profundas.
Classic literature often portrays the fool as a wise person in disguise, revealing deep truths.
Context: literature