bobo
/ˈbobo/
The English word "bozo" can be translated into Spanish as bobo.
The term is used to describe a stupid or foolish person.
Meaning: (slang) a stupid or foolish person (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbobo/
Did you know?
- The word bobo originally comes from the Latin word balbus, which means 'stuttering' or 'stammering'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, bobo is not just an insult but a term of endearment used for children or partners.
- While 'bozo' in English is often associated with a specific clown character, the Spanish bobo has no such specific pop-culture connection and is purely descriptive.
Examples in context
- El juez considera al acusado un tonto.The judge considers the defendant a fool.
- No seas bobo.Don't be a fool.
- Ese hombre es un bobo.That man is a fool.
- Parece un bobo con ese sombrero.He looks like a fool with that hat.
Example conversation
Javier accidentally puts his shirt on backward.
- JavierCreo que estoy bien vestido.I think I'm dressed well.
- LucíaJavier, tienes la camisa al revés, ¡qué bobo!Javier, your shirt is backward, what a bozo!
- Javier¡Es verdad! No me di cuenta.It's true! I didn't notice.
- LucíaVe a cambiarte ahora mismo.Go change yourself right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bobo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bobo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
