Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
lelo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlelo/
Meaning
- adjectiveout of it
Example
Estaba lelo y no entendí lo que dijeron.
I was out of it and didn't understand what they said.
More examples
Después de la fiesta, estaba lelo y me olvidé las llaves.
After the party, I was out of it and forgot the keys.
Core concept
Person who reacts late and seems mentally elsewhere.
Common phrases
estar lelo
be out of it
quedarse lelo
remain out of it
sentirse lelo
feel out of it
Similar words
despistado: Scatterbrained and prone to losing track of errands or commitments.
distraído: Preoccupied and not noticing people or events occurring nearby.
atontado: Groggy or dazed, with slowed thinking and delayed reactions.
bobo: Childishly vacant or foolish in manner, failing to show practical sense.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra lentitud o torpeza en la comprensión o en las respuestas, sin intención de ofender; distraído o algo lento en el momento.
Word origin
Oral, colloquial adjective with uncertain etymology that conveys momentary dullness of understanding rather than lasting idiocy.
Usage tips
- Often used lightheartedly to excuse a missed comment, but it can sound rude if applied to someone's character, so use it with care.