English–Spanish

“silly” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboβo/

Example

No seas bobo.

Don't be silly.

Illustration for bobo (silly)

How to say “silly” in Spanish

“Silly” in Spanish is bobo.

Naive, easily deceived person.

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

Example sentences with bobo

Ante la broma, se quedó bobo.

He was left dumbfounded by the joke.

Tips for using bobo

  • Softer than tonto in many contexts, bobo emphasizes gullibility or childlike naivety rather than harsh stupidity.

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