English–Spanish

“stupid” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsotonto · baboso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɾuto/

Example

¡Qué bruto eres!

How stupid you are!

Illustration for bruto (stupid)

How to say “stupid” in Spanish

“Stupid” in Spanish is bruto.

A person who reacts slowly or clumsily, seeming mentally blunt.

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

Example sentences with bruto

No seas bruto, piensa antes de hablar.

Don't be stupid, think before you speak.

Tips for using bruto

  • 'Bruto' looks like English brute but in Spanish usually means stupid or coarse rather than violently savage, and using it about someone commonly sounds insulting.

Other Spanish words for “stupid”

¡Qué tonto!

How stupid!

No seas baboso.

Don't be stupid.

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