estúpidas
/es-TOO-pee-das/
stupid
When used as an adjective, estúpidas describes women who are characterized by a lack of intelligence or sense.
estúpidas(Adjective)
stupid
?describing female people or feminine nouns
,foolish
?describing actions or ideas
silly
?less intense version
📝 In Action
Tus excusas son realmente estúpidas, no te creo.
A2Your excuses are really stupid, I don't believe you.
Las respuestas que dio la concursante fueron estúpidas.
B1The answers the contestant gave were foolish.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Match
As an adjective, 'estúpidas' must match the word it describes. Since it ends in '-as', it means the noun is feminine and plural, like 'ideas' or 'personas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "Los ideas estúpidas."
Correction: Las ideas estúpidas. (Ideas is feminine, so the article and adjective must be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is Flexible
Like many descriptive Spanish adjectives, it usually goes after the noun (ideas estúpidas), but putting it before can add emphasis (¡Qué estúpidas ideas!).
As a noun, estúpidas refers directly to a group of women considered stupid or foolish.
📝 In Action
¡Mira a esas estúpidas, no saben cruzar la calle!
B1Look at those fools, they don't know how to cross the street!
El público estaba lleno de estúpidas que se reían de todo.
B2The audience was full of silly people who laughed at everything.
💡 Grammar Points
Used as a Substitute
When used as a noun, 'estúpidas' replaces the person's name or title. It usually needs an article ('las', 'unas', 'esas') in front of it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Intensity Warning
Using 'estúpidas' as a noun is usually more direct and insulting than using it as an adjective. Use with caution in formal settings.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estúpidas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'estúpidas'?
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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).