How to Say "morons" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “morons” is “imbéciles” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Esos imbéciles no leyeron las instrucciones!
Those idiots didn't read the instructions!
No seas como los otros imbéciles; piensa por ti mismo.
Don't be like the other fools; think for yourself.
Las autoridades actuaron como verdaderos imbéciles.
The authorities acted like true idiots.
Gender Neutrality
Even though it ends in '-es' (which often suggests masculine plural), 'imbéciles' can refer to a group of men, a group of women, or a mixed group. It's gender-neutral when used as a noun describing people.
Too Formal Use
Mistake: “Using 'imbéciles' in a formal or professional setting.”
Correction: This word is highly insulting. Use gentler terms like 'despistados' (scatterbrained) or 'irresponsables' (irresponsible) if you need to criticize someone in a neutral setting.
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