What does "imbécil" mean in English?

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Spanish

imbécil

English

idiot

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Alternative translations of "imbécil"

fool
moron
imbecile
dunce

Examples of how to use "imbécil" in Spanish

Spanish
No seas un imbécil y pide perdón.
English
Don't be an idiot and apologize.
Spanish
No seas imbécil, piensa antes de hablar.
English
Don't be an idiot, think before you speak.
Spanish
Ella actuó como una imbécil en la fiesta.
English
She acted like an idiot at the party.
Spanish
Mi hermano se siente imbécil por el error.
English
My brother feels like an idiot because of the mistake.
Spanish
¿Por qué llamaste imbécil a tu amigo?
English
Why did you call your friend an idiot?

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No seas un imbécil y pide perdón.

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