What is the Spanish word for "fool"?

Learn how to say "fool" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

fool

Spanish

tonto

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Alternative translations of "fool"

necio/a
bobo/a
bufón
engañar

Examples of how to use "fool" in Spanish

English
Don't be such a fool.
Spanish
No seas tan tonto.
English
Don't be a fool and check the weather.
Spanish
No seas tonto y revisa el clima.
English
He felt like a fool after the mistake.
Spanish
Se sintió como un tonto después del error.
English
She played the fool to make them laugh.
Spanish
Ella hizo el papel de tonta para hacerlos reír.
English
Only a fool ignores good advice from friends.
Spanish
Solo un tonto ignora los buenos consejos de los amigos.

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