What is the Spanish word for "silly"?

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

English

silly

Spanish

tonta

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Alternative translations of "silly"

ridícula
absurda
necia
insensata

Examples of how to use "silly" in Spanish

English
Don't ask such a silly question.
Spanish
No hagas una pregunta tan tonta.
English
That joke sounded a little silly to me.
Spanish
Ese chiste me pareció un poco tonto.
English
Don't feel silly for asking questions now.
Spanish
No te sientas tonto por hacer preguntas ahora.
English
The silly cat chased a bright red string.
Spanish
El gato tonto persiguió una cuerda de color rojo brillante.
English
She made a silly face to cheer him.
Spanish
Ella hizo una cara tonta para animarlo.

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