atontado
/atontado/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'slap happy' can be translated into Spanish as atontado.
How do you pronounce it?
/atontado/
Did you know?
- The verb atontar can be used physically to describe the sensation of being struck or feeling the aftereffects of a blow to the head.
- The word atontado shares a root with tonto, which is one of the most common ways to say 'silly' or 'stupid' in Spanish.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone atontado can be a much stronger insult than the English 'slap happy', as it leans heavily into the insult of being 'unintelligent'.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are studying late at night.
- DanielNo puedo concentrarme más, Elena.I can't concentrate anymore, Elena.
- ElenaEstás atontado por el cansancio, Daniel.You're slap happy from the tiredness, Daniel.
- DanielCreo que necesito dormir ahora.I think I need to sleep now.
- ElenaTienes razón, vamos a descansar.You're right, let's get some rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
