English–Spanish

“out of it” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlelo/

Example

Estaba lelo y no entendí lo que dijeron.

I was out of it and didn't understand what they said.

Illustration for lelo (out of it)

How to say “out of it” in Spanish

“Out of it” in Spanish is lelo.

Person who reacts late and seems mentally elsewhere.

Full entry for lelo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lelo

Después de la fiesta, estaba lelo y me olvidé las llaves.

After the party, I was out of it and forgot the keys.

Tips for using lelo

  • Often used lightheartedly to excuse a missed comment, but it can sound rude if applied to someone's character, so use it with care.

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