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idiotas

/ee-dee-OH-tas/

idiots

A storybook illustration showing three cartoonish characters standing close together, each wearing a large metal bucket over their head, illustrating confused foolishness.

When used as a noun, "idiotas" refers to a group of foolish people.

idiotas(noun)

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idiots

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a group of foolish people

Also:

fools

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derogatory term

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simpletons

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less common synonym

📝 In Action

¡Los idiotas se olvidaron de comprar la leche otra vez!

B1

The idiots forgot to buy the milk again!

No hagas caso a esos idiotas; no saben de lo que hablan.

B2

Don't pay attention to those fools; they don't know what they are talking about.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ser unos idiotas – to be a bunch of idiots

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer el idiota – to mess around or act like a clown

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Flexibility

The singular form 'idiota' works for both men and women (el idiota, la idiota). The plural 'idiotas' is used for groups of any gender.

⭐ Usage Tips

Tone Warning

This word is strong. Use it carefully. It can range from playful annoyance among friends to a serious insult, depending on context.

A storybook illustration showing a frustrated character attempting to forcefully push a large square wooden block into a small circular hole in a wooden board, depicting a senseless action.

Used as an adjective, "idiotas" (idiotic) describes foolish or senseless actions.

idiotas(adjective)

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idiotic

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describing actions or things

Also:

foolish

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describing behavior

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stupid

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stronger descriptor

📝 In Action

Cometieron errores idiotas en el examen final.

B1

They made idiotic mistakes on the final exam.

Esas reglas son totalmente idiotas y nadie las sigue.

B2

Those rules are totally stupid and no one follows them.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tontas (silly (adjective))
  • absurdas (absurd)

Antonyms

  • sensatas (sensible)

Common Collocations

  • decisiones idiotas – stupid decisions

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'idiotas' must match the noun it describes in number (plural). The form 'idiotas' is used for both masculine plural nouns (errores idiotas) and feminine plural nouns (reglas idiotas).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Singular Form

Mistake: "Hicieron cosas idiota."

Correction: Hicieron cosas idiotas. (The adjective must be plural to match the plural noun 'cosas'.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: idiotas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'idiotas' as a noun?

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Word Family

idiota(idiot (singular noun/adjective)) - noun/adjective
idiotez(stupidity) - noun
idiotizar(to make stupid) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'idiotas' a very offensive word?

It depends heavily on context. Among close friends, it is often used playfully or in mild frustration (like saying 'you guys are such fools!'). However, used toward strangers or in a serious argument, it is definitely considered a strong insult.