Spanish word

estupidez

Pronunciation

IPA/estupiˈðeθ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstupid thing

Example

No repitas esa estupidez.

Don't repeat that stupid thing.

Illustration for estupidez (stupid thing)

More examples

Cometer una estupidez puede costarte caro.

Doing something stupid can cost you dearly.

Core concept

The quality of poor judgment or lack of sense.

Common phrases

  • cometer una estupidez

    do something stupid

Similar words

tontería: Light, harmless silly act or remark arising from thoughtlessness.
idiotez: Extremely foolish act or remark stemming from a profound lack of judgment.
necedad: Stubbornly irrational idea or action that refuses to follow reason.
bobería: Trivial, playful foolishness or remark with no serious consequence.

Definition in Spanish

Designa la cualidad de ser insensato o la ausencia de buen juicio en una acción o idea.

Word origin

Formed from estúpido + the noun-forming suffix -ez, ultimately from Latin stupidus 'stunned', so the word names the state of being foolish.

Usage tips

  • Speakers often prefer milder words like tontería for harmless silliness because estupidez implies harsher blame.

Other meanings

  • stupiditynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • estúpidostupidadjective
  • estúpidamentestupidlyadverb

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