How to Say "So Stupid" in Spanish

tan estúpido

/tan estupido/from spelling rules

The English phrase "so stupid" is translated into Spanish as tan estúpido.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something that lacks intelligence or common sense to a great degree. While tan estúpido translates to "so stupid" (often used for emphasis or comparison), muy estúpido is the standard way to say "very stupid".

What does it mean word for word?

In the phrase tan estúpido, tan means "so" or "as" and estúpido means "stupid".

Which one should you use?

Depending on the level of formality or the desired intensity, you can use different variations. Sumamente estúpido is a formal phrase that expresses a higher degree of stupidity. For more casual settings, tan tonto is an informal way to say so stupid and súper estúpido is a casual way to say so stupid.

Is it said differently in some regions?

Different regions have specific ways to say "so stupid". In Mexico, you can use tan mensa or tan baboso. In Spain, the phrases tan bobo or tan lerdo are used.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use tan estúpida for feminine nouns, tan estúpidos for masculine or mixed-gender plural nouns and tan estúpidas for feminine plural nouns.

Did you know?

While tan estúpido is a direct translation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase no tiene dos dedos de frente to describe someone so stupid they lack the 'two fingers of forehead' required for brains.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone baboso to mean 'so stupid' literally translates to 'someone with a mouth full of saliva' or 'drooler'.
While estúpido is a direct translation of 'stupid', it is often perceived as a much harsher and more aggressive insult than the English word.

Examples in context

Esto fue tan estúpido.
This was so stupid.
This sentence is useful for describing a past situation using tan estúpido.
Tatoeba #4329448 by pchamorro, translation #2711991 by CK
Me siento tan estúpido.
I feel so stupid.
This sentence is useful for expressing a feeling using tan estúpido.
Tatoeba #9842492 by ecorralest101, translation #2711994 by CK
Ese perro es tan estúpido.
That dog is so stupid.
This sentence is useful for describing an animal using tan estúpido.
Tatoeba #6114093 by mctpyt, translation #1806305 by Spamster
La decisión fue muy tonta
The decision was so stupid
Su actitud fue sumamente estúpida
His attitude was so stupid
Es absolutamente necio creer eso
It's so stupid to believe that
¡Eso es tan tonto!
That's so stupid!
¡Fue una idea súper estúpida!
That was a super stupid idea!
La pregunta que planteas es muy tonta, por favor no la repitas
The question you ask is so stupid, please don't repeat it
¡Esa película es tan tonta que no puedo creer que alguien la haya hecho!
That movie is so stupid, I can't believe someone made it!
No puedes ser tan mensa como para creerte esa historia absurda
You can't be so stupid to believe that absurd story
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Example conversation

Mateo and Elena are talking about a mistake in a movie.

Mateo

El guion es tan estúpido.
The script is so stupid.
Elena

Sí, no tiene sentido.
Yes, it makes no sense.
Mateo

Fue un error tan estúpido.
It was such a stupid mistake.
Elena

Cierto, no lo puedo creer.
True, I can't believe it.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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How to Say “So Stupid” in Spanish