oye estúpido
/oʝe estupido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hey stupid" is translated into Spanish as oye estúpido.
This phrase is an insulting way to get the attention of someone the speaker considers unintelligent.
Which one should you use?
The form estúpido is used when addressing a male, whereas estúpida is used when addressing a female.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase oye estúpido is highly informal and insulting, making it suitable only for aggressive or very familiar contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the colloquial expression pendejo can be used to mean fool or idiot. In Argentina, the term bobo is sometimes used to refer to someone foolish.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a female, the adjective must change from the masculine estúpido to the feminine estúpida.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb estupefacto shares the same root as estúpido and is used to describe someone who is speechless with amazement.
- In some Caribbean Spanish dialects, people might use oiga instead of oye when being ironically formal or even more condescendingly aggressive.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone estúpido is often perceived as more harsh and aggressive than calling them 'stupid' in English, which can sometimes be used more lightly.
Examples in context
- Oye estúpido, deja de hacer ruido.Hey stupid, stop making noise.
- Oye estúpido, no me ignores.Hey stupid, don't ignore me.
- ¡Oye estúpido! ¡Mira por dónde vas!Hey stupid! Watch where you are going!
Example conversation
Daniel is criticizing Elena for making a mistake.
- DanielOye estúpido, ¿qué hiciste con el libro?Hey stupid, what did you do with the book?
- ElenaNo me digas así, Daniel.Don't call me that, Daniel.
- DanielSolo dime dónde está ahora.Just tell me where it is now.
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa, tonto.It is on the table, dummy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
