Today’s Spanish word of the day is “idiota”.
It’s an adjective and noun meaning “idiot” or “foolish”.
Like the English word “idiot”, it ultimately derives from Greek idiōtēs, meaning “layman” or “private citizen”, as in someone who didn’t take part in public affairs. The meaning gradually evolved to become more of an insult and refer to a foolish or stupid person.
Example sentences
Ese tipo es un idiota.
That guy is an idiot.
No seas idiota, eso es peligroso.
Don’t be an idiot, that’s dangerous.
“Aunque seas un idiota, no mereces que te traten así,” dijo con voz calmada.
“Even if you are an idiot, you don’t deserve to be treated like that,” she said calmly.
Los genios a menudo son considerados idiotas antes de que el mundo los entienda.
Geniuses are often seen as idiots before the world understands them.
El loro repite “eres un idiota” cada vez que mi suegra visita.
The parrot says “you’re an idiot” every time my mother-in-law visits.
