stupidity
BrE /ˈstjuː.pi.di/ AmE /ˈstuː.pi.di/
noun en → es
the quality of being stupid or foolish; the act of doing something silly or unreasonable
estupidez, tontería, necedad
- act in a way that shows stupidity
Collocations act of stupidity · show one's stupidity
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His decision to quit his job was an act of stupidity.
Su decisión de dejar su trabajo fue una tontería.
the quality or state of being unintelligent; lack of mental ability to understand things clearly
estupidez, falta de inteligencia
- lack intelligence
Collocations lack of intelligence · show a lack of intelligence
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The boy's stupidity was obvious to everyone.
La estupidez del niño era evidente para todos.
a silly or foolish statement; a remark that shows lack of intelligence or common sense
tontería, estupidez
- make a stupid comment
Collocations stupid remark · stupid joke
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She made a stupid comment about my hair.
Ella hizo un comentario estúpido sobre mi cabello.
an idea that is silly or unreasonable; a plan that shows lack of intelligence or common sense
idea estúpida, proyecto tonto
- have a stupid idea
Collocations stupid plan · stupid decision
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It was a stupid idea to go hiking in the rain.
Fue una idea estúpida ir de senderismo en la lluvia.
Idioms
ser un movimiento tonto
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It would be a stupid move to ignore the advice.
Sería un movimiento tonto ignorar el consejo.
hacerse el tonto, hacer el ridículo
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He made a complete fool of himself at the party.
Se hizo un completo ridículo en la fiesta.
ser tonto hacer algo
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It would be stupid to waste this opportunity.
Sería tonto desperdiciar esta oportunidad.