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estúpidas

es-TOO-pee-dasesˈtupidas

estúpidas means stupid in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

stupid, foolish

Also: silly
Two women standing next to a simple wooden toy block set, holding the pieces incorrectly while trying to assemble them, looking utterly confused.

📝 In Action

Tus excusas son realmente estúpidas, no te creo.

A2

Your excuses are really stupid, I don't believe you.

Las respuestas que dio la concursante fueron estúpidas.

B1

The answers the contestant gave were foolish.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tontas (silly/foolish (feminine plural))
  • necias (foolish/obstinate (feminine plural))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • preguntas estúpidasstupid questions

stupid women, fools

NounfB1informal
Three adult women standing in a garden holding watering cans. They are all pouring water onto a bare patch of dirt far away from the healthy potted plants.

📝 In Action

¡Mira a esas estúpidas, no saben cruzar la calle!

B1

Look at those fools, they don't know how to cross the street!

El público estaba lleno de estúpidas que se reían de todo.

B2

The audience was full of silly people who laughed at everything.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bobas (idiots/silly girls)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estúpidas" in Spanish:

stupid women

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estúpidas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'estúpidas'?

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👥 Word Family
estúpido(stupid (masculine singular))Adjective / Noun
estupidez(stupidity/a stupid act)Noun
estúpida(stupid (feminine singular))Adjective / Noun
🎵 Rhymes
rápidascálidas
📚 Etymology

This word comes from the Latin word *stupidus*, which originally meant 'astonished' or 'stunned,' and is related to the verb *stupēre* ('to be numb or amazed'). Over time, it evolved to mean someone who is dull-witted or lacking common sense.

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: stupidoFrench: stupide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'estúpidas' considered a strong insult?

Yes, it is generally a strong term. While it can be used lightly among very close friends, in most contexts, it is considered rude or insulting, especially when used as a noun to directly address or refer to people.

What is the difference between 'estúpidas' (adjective) and 'estupidez' (noun)?

'Estúpidas' describes things or people (e.g., 'ideas estúpidas'). 'Estupidez' is the quality or the action itself (e.g., 'Cometió una estupidez' - She committed a stupid act/a piece of stupidity).