tontas
“tontas” means “silly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sillyAlso: foolish, dumb
📝 In Action
Esas bromas son un poco tontas.
A1Those jokes are a bit silly.
Ellas no son tontas; saben exactamente lo que hacen.
A2They aren't foolish; they know exactly what they are doing.
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foolsAlso: silly girls
📝 In Action
¡No sean tontas, vengan a la fiesta!
A2Don't be fools, come to the party!
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Words that translate to "tontas" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: tontas
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Which of these would you describe as 'tontas'?
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📚 Etymology
Likely comes from the Latin word 'attonitus', which described someone who was 'thunderstruck' or stunned into silence, eventually evolving to mean 'silly' or 'foolish' in Spanish.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tontas' a mean word?
It depends on the tone! It can be a harsh insult, but among friends, it's often used playfully to mean 'silly' or 'goofy'.
Can I use 'tontas' for a group of mixed genders?
No. In Spanish, if there is one male in the group, the grammar rules require you to use the masculine form: 'tontos'.