tonto
silly, foolish, dumb
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈton.to/
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Cultural Note
'Tonto/a' is a versatile word. Between partners and close friends, it can be an affectionate tease — 'tontito/a' (diminutive) is even endearing. But in other contexts, it's a genuine insult meaning stupid. The phrase 'hacerse el tonto' means to play dumb on purpose. Its intensity depends entirely on tone and relationship.
📝 Example Sentences
¡No seas tonto! Claro que te quiero.
Don't be silly! Of course I love you.
Hice algo muy tonto ayer.
I did something very foolish yesterday.
Es tonta si piensa que me lo voy a creer.
She's foolish if she thinks I'm going to believe that.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | tonta |
| masculine | tonto |
| feminine_plural | tontas |
| masculine_plural | tontos |