Tonto/a
Definition
(adj) Having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; foolish or goofy
Examples
“Todos los niños se rieron cuando entré llevando un sombrero tonto.”
“No seas tonto, Juan.”
Don't be silly, Juan.
“Me pareció una idea tonta entrar por la ventana.”
It seemed like a foolish idea to come in through the window.
“La tonta de mi prima dejó las llaves dentro del coche en Málaga.”
My cousin, the goofy one, left the keys inside the car in Málaga.
“Anoche hice una pregunta tonta en la reunión y nadie dijo nada.”
Last night I asked a dumb question in the meeting, and nobody said a word.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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