stupido idiota
/ˈstu.pi.do iˈdjɔ.ta/word by word
The English phrase "stupid idiot" is translated into Italian as stupido idiota.
stupido idiota is an insulting term used to describe a person who is perceived as being very unintelligent.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female, use the feminine form stupida idiota. For a group of males or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural form stupidi idioti.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈstu.pi.do iˈdjɔ.ta/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of the word idiota is not actually about a lack of intelligence, but about being a 'private' person. It comes from the Ancient Greek word for a layman or someone who did not participate in public or political life.
- The word stupido shares an ancestor with the English word 'stupor', describing a state of being stunned or unable to react.
- In certain Italian dialects, you might hear much more creative or colorful insults for someone being foolish than the standard stupido idiota, which can feel quite formal or textbook-like.
Examples in context
- Hai perso di nuovo il portafoglio? Ma sei proprio un cretino!You lost your wallet again? You're such an idiot!
- Smettila di comportarti da stupido idiota.Stop behaving like a stupid idiot.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are arguing after a mistake.
- LorenzoHai rotto tutto, stupido idiota!You broke everything, stupid idiot!
- SofiaNon chiamarmi così, Lorenzo!Don't call me that, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoMa è la verità, sei stata uno stupido idiota.But it is the truth, you were a stupid idiot.
- SofiaOra basta, vado via.Enough now, I am leaving.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (stupido, idiota) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries idiota, stupido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
