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idiotez

ee-dee-oh-tess/i.ðjoˈteθ/

“idiotez” means “stupidity” in Spanish (the quality of being stupid).

stupidity, nonsense

Also: idiocy, foolishness
NounfB1informal
General
A colorful storybook illustration of a silly person trying to fit a large square block into a small round hole.

📝 In Action

¡Qué idiotez acabo de hacer!

A2

What a stupid thing I just did!

No perdamos el tiempo con esa idiotez.

B1

Let's not waste time with that nonsense.

Me da rabia haber fallado por una idiotez.

B2

It makes me angry to have failed because of something so stupid.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tontería (silly thing)
  • estupidez (stupidity)
  • bobada (nonsense)

Antonyms

  • genialidad (stroke of genius)
  • sabiduría (wisdom)
  • acierto (correct choice)

Common Collocations

  • decir una idiotez – to say something stupid
  • pura idiotez – pure nonsense
  • por una idiotez – because of something trivial/stupid

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "idiotez" in Spanish:

foolishness→idiocy→nonsense→stupidity→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: idiotez

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct plural form of 'idiotez'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
idiota(idiot / stupid) — Noun / Adjective
idiotizar(to make someone stupid) — Verb
idiotizado(bewildered / dazed) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
vezvejeztimidez
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'idiota' (idiot) plus the suffix '-ez', which is used to turn adjectives into nouns meaning 'the quality of'. It originally comes from a Greek word meaning 'a private person' or someone who didn't take part in public life.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: idiotezFrench: idiotie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'idiotez' a bad word?

It is not a swear word, but it is harsh. Calling someone's idea an 'idiotez' is quite direct and can be offensive.

Does it have a masculine form?

No. Words ending in the suffix '-ez' (like 'vejez' or 'timidez') are always feminine.

Can I use 'idiotez' to describe a person?

No, you use 'idiota' for a person. 'Idiotez' is used for actions, situations, or ideas.