/esˈtupiðo/

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Translation

stupid, foolish

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Word origin

From Latin stupidus ('stunned, dazed, foolish'), from stupere ('to be stunned, amazed'). The same root gives the English words below.

Origin
Latin
Root
stupidus
English cognates
stupid, stupor

Grammar

Feminineestúpida

Examples

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It was a stupid decision that cost him dearly.

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Do not say stupid things in front of the children.

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That plan is completely stupid and will not work.

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I feel stupid for having forgotten it again.

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Do not be silly and listen to what I am telling you.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 7: estúpido, humano, peor and 7 more words.