rubia tonta
/rubja tonta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bimbo" can be translated into Spanish as rubia tonta.
The term refers to a physically attractive woman who is perceived to lack intelligence.
Meaning: physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence (noun)
Did you know?
- Despite the similarity in sound, the Spanish word bimbo is most commonly known across Latin America as a famous brand of sliced white bread.
- In certain Spanish dialects, the phrase tener el cerebro de goma (to have a rubber brain) is used as a colorful way to describe the mental vacancy associated with a rubia tonta.
- To describe someone as 'airheaded' without mentioning hair color, Spanish speakers often use hueca, which literally means 'hollow'.
Examples in context
- Ella parece una rubia tonta, pero es muy inteligente.She looks like a dumb blonde, but she is very intelligent.
- No la juzgues por ser una rubia tonta.Don't judge her for being a dumb blonde.
- En las películas, siempre usan el estereotipo de la rubia tonta.In movies, they always use the dumb blonde stereotype.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a movie character.
- JavierEl personaje es una rubia tonta.The character is a bimbo.
- SofíaNo estoy de acuerdo contigo, Javier.I don't agree with you, Javier.
- JavierSolo se preocupa por su ropa.She only cares about her clothes.
- SofíaPero ella es muy inteligente.But she is very intelligent.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
