What is the Portuguese word for "silly"?

Learn how to say "silly" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

silly

Portuguese

boba

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Examples of how to use "silly" in Portuguese

English
Don't ask such a silly question.
Portuguese
Não faça uma pergunta tão boba.
English
That joke sounded a little silly to me.
Portuguese
Essa piada me soou um pouco boba.
English
Don't feel silly for asking questions now.
Portuguese
Não se sinta bobo por fazer perguntas agora.
English
The silly cat chased a bright red string.
Portuguese
O gato bobo perseguiu uma corda vermelha brilhante.
English
She made a silly face to cheer him.
Portuguese
Ela fez uma careta boba para animá-lo.
English
It was silly to forget your umbrella today.
Portuguese
Foi bobo esquecer seu guarda-chuva hoje.

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Don't ask such a silly question.

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