estupideces
“estupideces” means “nonsense” in Spanish (referring to words or ideas that are silly).
nonsense, stupid things
Also: rubbish, bullshit
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No digas más estupideces y escucha.
A2Stop saying more nonsense and listen.
Perdí mucho dinero haciendo estupideces.
B1I lost a lot of money doing stupid things.
¡Qué cantidad de estupideces dice ese hombre!
B1That man says so much rubbish!
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Quick Quiz: estupideces
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Which verb is most commonly used with 'estupideces' to mean 'to talk nonsense'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'stupidus', which described someone who was stunned or struck senseless. It evolved in Spanish to describe things that lack common sense.
First recorded: 13th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estupideces' a bad word?
It is not a swear word, but it is very blunt. It's similar to calling someone's words 'stupid' in English—it can be offensive depending on your tone.
How do I say just one 'stupid thing'?
You would say 'una estupidez'. Remember that the 'c' changes back to a 'z' in the singular form.