foolish

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ AmE /ˈfulɪʃ/

adjective en → es

1 STUPID [attributive, predicative] A2

lacking good sense or judgment; silly

tonto, estúpido, necio

  • be foolish about something

Collocations foolish decision · foolish mistake

  • It was a foolish thing to do.

    Fue una cosa tonta de hacer.

2 TRICK [attributive] B1

intended to trick or deceive someone; misleading

engañoso, tramposo, falso

  • foolish idea

Collocations foolish advice · foolish plan

  • That's a foolish idea.

    Eso es una idea tramposa.

3 MAKE FUN [attributive] B2

intended to make fun of someone; mocking

burlón, irónico, sarcástico

  • foolish comment

Collocations foolish joke · foolish remark

  • He made a foolish comment about her appearance.

    Hizo un comentario burlón sobre su apariencia.