How to Say "good-for-nothing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “good-for-nothing” is “inútil” — B2 level.
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NounB2informal
referring to a person
Examples
Mi hermano es un inútil, no sabe ni freír un huevo.
My brother is a good-for-nothing; he doesn't even know how to fry an egg.
No seas inútil y ayúdame a cargar estas cajas.
Don't be useless (or incompetent) and help me carry these boxes.
Ella se siente como una inútil después de perder su trabajo.
She feels like a failure (or incompetent person) after losing her job.
Using the Noun Form
When used as a noun, 'inútil' describes a person. You must use the correct article: 'el inútil' (for a male) or 'la inútil' (for a female).
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