estúpidos
/es-TOO-pee-doss/
stupid
Depicting two people who are lacking intelligence or sense, illustrating the meaning of "estúpidos" as an adjective.
estúpidos(adjective)
stupid
?lacking intelligence or sense (plural)
foolish
?describing actions or mistakes
,silly
?lighthearted description of foolishness
📝 In Action
Los comentarios que hicieron en la reunión fueron muy estúpidos.
A2The comments they made in the meeting were very stupid.
Cometieron errores estúpidos en el examen y perdieron puntos.
B1They made stupid mistakes on the exam and lost points.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'estúpidos' must agree with the noun it describes. The '-os' ending means it is describing multiple masculine nouns (or a mixed group of males and females).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural
Mistake: "Hicieron cosas estúpido."
Correction: Hicieron cosas estúpidas. (Cosas is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'estúpidas'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Masculine Plural for Mixed Groups
Even if you are describing a group of ten women and one man, Spanish uses the masculine plural form ('estúpidos') to refer to the entire group.
A group of people referred to as "idiots," demonstrating the noun form of "estúpidos."
📝 In Action
¡Cuidado, estúpidos! Hay un agujero en la calle.
B1Watch out, you idiots! There's a hole in the street.
Ellos son los estúpidos que no siguieron el mapa.
B2They are the fools who didn't follow the map.
💡 Grammar Points
Used with Articles
When used as a noun, it often appears with a definite article (like 'los') or without any article, especially when used directly to address people, like '¡Estúpidos, escuchen!'
⭐ Usage Tips
Tone Warning
Using 'estúpidos' as a noun is usually offensive and expresses anger or frustration. Be mindful of your audience and context.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estúpidos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'estúpidos' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'estúpidos' (masculine plural) describe a group of women and men?
In Spanish, the masculine plural form is the default used for any group that contains both male and female members. If the group were exclusively female, you would use 'estúpidas'.
Is 'estúpidos' considered a strong insult?
Yes, it is generally considered a strong insult. While it can sometimes be used jokingly between close friends, it often conveys genuine anger or contempt, especially when used in public or formal settings.