cabrón estúpido
/kabɾon estupido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stupid bastard" is translated into Spanish as cabrón estúpido.
This phrase is an insulting term used to describe someone who is both foolish and unpleasant. While the word cabrón can sometimes be used among friends in a joking manner, adding estúpido makes the phrase a direct and harsh insult.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations exist for this sentiment. In Spain, the term gilipollas is used to refer to someone considered a fool or an idiot. In Mexico, pendejo/a can mean stupid bastard or pubic hair. In Argentina, the term pelotudo/a is used to describe a foolish or stupid person.
How does it change in a sentence?
To direct this insult at a woman, both words change to their feminine forms: cabrona estúpida. To refer to a group of people, both the noun and the adjective take the plural endings: cabrones estúpidos.
Did you know?
- The word cabrón literally describes a 'male goat' with large horns. Historically, this term was used to imply a man was a cuckold, meaning his wife was unfaithful.
- While cabrón is an insult in many contexts, in some regions it is used as a compliment to describe someone who is very clever or resourceful.
- The Spanish word estúpido comes from the Latin stupidus, which is rooted in the word for being stunned or numb.
Examples in context
- Ese cabrón estúpido me robó el dinero.That stupid bastard stole my money.
- No quiero hablar con ese cabrón estúpido.I don't want to talk to that stupid bastard.
- Fue un cabrón estúpido al hacer eso.He was a stupid bastard for doing that.
Example conversation
María is arguing with Alejandro after he ruined her project.
- María¡Mira lo que hiciste, cabrón estúpido!Look what you did, you stupid bastard!
- AlejandroLo siento, fue un accidente.I'm sorry, it was an accident.
- MaríaNo fue un accidente, fuiste descuidado.It wasn't an accident, you were careless.
- AlejandroNo me hables así, María.Don't talk to me like that, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
