niña estúpida
/niɲa estupida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stupid girl" is translated into Spanish as niña estúpida.
This phrase is used to describe a female child or young woman who lacks intelligence or common sense. While niña refers to a child, the phrase can also be used to describe a young woman. Depending on the specific age and context, alternatives like chica estúpida or mujer estúpida might be used instead.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, the standard way is to place it after the noun: niña estúpida. However, placing the adjective before the noun, as in estúpida niña, can sometimes add a more poetic or emphatic tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective estúpida must agree in gender with the feminine noun niña.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, calling a close friend estúpida can be a sign of intimacy and irony rather than a genuine insult.
- In some Caribbean dialects, the word niña is used as a term of endearment for a romantic partner regardless of her age.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word estúpida can be more deeply insulting than the English 'stupid' because it often implies a permanent character flaw rather than just a momentary lapse in judgment.
Examples in context
- Esa niña estúpida rompió su juguete.That stupid girl broke her toy.
- No seas una niña estúpida.Don't be a stupid girl.
- La niña estúpida no escuchó a su madre.The stupid girl did not listen to her mother.
Example conversation
Daniel is arguing with María about a poor decision she made.
- DanielNo puedo creer que hicieras eso.I can't believe you did that.
- MaríaFue un error, Daniel.It was a mistake, Daniel.
- DanielPareces una niña estúpida a veces.You seem like a stupid girl sometimes.
- María¡No me digas eso!Don't call me that!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
