English–Spanish
“foolish” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/insenˈsato/
Example
Es insensato gastar todo el dinero en una sola noche.
It is foolish to spend all the money in a single night.
How to say “foolish” in Spanish
“Foolish” in Spanish is insensato.
A decision lacking practical judgment.
Example sentences with insensato
No seas insensato, espera a que pasen las olas.
Don't be foolish, wait until the waves pass.
Tips for using insensato
- Commonly used impersonally with es + adjective + infinitive to judge actions, and speakers often soften criticism with no es muy sensato or me parece poco sensato.