Stupid, idiotic in Spanish 🇪🇸

Estupido

When you match the wrong word because you are in a hurry, you made a estupido/stupid mistake. Work on accuracy, speed comes with practice.

9 months ago

Estupido

In Spanish, a word will never begin in a consonant cluster like ‘st’ in English. In Spanish the /e/ vowel sound is added to words that begin with ‘st’. Ex: ‘estupido’ instead of ‘stupid’, ‘estrange’ instead of ‘strange’.

9 months ago

estupido info.

Tips to remember the word “estupido”:

1. Similar to the English word “stupid”: The word “estupido” in Spanish has a very similar meaning to its English counterpart, “stupid.” Remembering this similarity can help you associate the two words and their meanings.

2. Pronunciation: Break down the word “estupido” into smaller syllables and pronounce it slowly. Repeat it multiple times, focusing on the sounds of each syllable, until you feel comfortable pronouncing it correctly.

Explanations:

– “Estupido” is an adjective used to describe someone or something that lacks intelligence, reasoning skills, or common sense.
– This word is used to criticize or insult someone’s intellectual capabilities.

Other words that mean the same thing:

– Tonto/a: This word also means “stupid” or “foolish” in Spanish and can be used interchangeably with “estupido.”
– Bobo/a: Another synonym that refers to someone being “silly,” “dumb,” or “foolish.”
– Torpe: This word can mean “clumsy” or “awkward,” but it can also be used to describe someone as “stupid” or “unintelligent.”

Alternate meanings (slang) and examples:

1. Slang usage: In some contexts, “estupido” can be used as a way to express annoyance or frustration rather than referring to someone’s intelligence.

Example: ¡No puedo creer lo que hiciste, estupido! – “I can’t believe what you did, idiot!”

2. In an affectionate or playful manner: Sometimes, “estupido” can be used among friends or close acquaintances in a playful or teasing way, without intending to insult seriously.

Example: Eres tan estupido, pero aún te quiero. – “You’re so stupid, but I still love you.”

3. Regional variations: The word “estupido” might have slightly different nuances or usage depending on the specific Spanish-speaking region.

Example: ¡Eres un estupido! (Spain) – “You are a stupid!”
¡Eres un idiota! (Latin America) – “You are an idiot!”

Remember to always be mindful when using such words, as they can be considered offensive or impolite in certain contexts.

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estúpido info.

Tips to remember the word ‘estúpido’:
– The word ‘estúpido’ in Spanish is very similar to the English word ‘stupid’; they both share the same Latin root. This similarity makes it easier to remember as a cognate (a word that has the same linguistic derivation as another).
– You can think of the common children’s insult “stupid-o” to remember the extra ‘o’ at the end of the Spanish word.

Explanations:
– ‘Estúpido’ is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking intelligence or common sense.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Tonto: Foolish, dumb
– Bobo: Silly, dumb
– Idiota: Idiot
– Imbécil: Imbecile
– Necio: Foolish

Alternate meanings or slang:
– ‘Estúpido’ may also be used colloquially, among friends, with a less harsh tone, similar to ‘silly’ or ‘goofy.’ However, the context is crucial as it can be offensive.

Examples of sentences that use ‘estúpido’:
– No seas estúpido, sabes que eso no es verdad. (Don’t be stupid, you know that’s not true.)
– Me siento estúpido por haber creído sus mentiras. (I feel stupid for having believed his lies.)
– Fue una idea estúpida irse sin paraguas en medio de la tormenta. (It was a stupid idea to leave without an umbrella in the middle of the storm.)
– Preguntar no es estúpido; lo estúpido es quedarse con la duda. (Asking is not stupid; what’s stupid is staying with the doubt.)
– A veces actúas de manera estúpida, pero sé que eres inteligente. (Sometimes you act stupidly, but I know you’re smart.)

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