What is the Spanish word for "idiot"?

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

English

idiot

Spanish

idiota

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Examples of how to use "idiot" in Spanish

English
Don't be such a complete idiot.
Spanish
No seas tan completo idiota.
English
Don't be an idiot with that knife.
Spanish
No seas idiota con ese cuchillo.
English
I felt like an idiot yesterday.
Spanish
Me sentí como un idiota ayer.
English
She called him an idiot angrily.
Spanish
Ella le llamó idiota enojada.
English
Only an idiot would forget their keys.
Spanish
Solo un idiota olvidaría sus llaves.

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