What does "necio" mean in English?

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Spanish

necio

English

stubborn

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Alternative translations of "necio"

foolish
ignorant
obstinate
silly

Examples of how to use "necio" in Spanish

Spanish
No seas necio y escucha.
English
Don't be foolish and listen.
Spanish
Un necio insiste sin razón.
English
A fool insists without reason.
Spanish
No quiero hablar con un necio ahora.
English
I don't want to talk to a fool right now.
Spanish
Ella llamó necio a su compañero.
English
She called her partner a fool.
Spanish
El niño dijo que su amigo es necio.
English
The boy said that his friend is foolish.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "necio" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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No seas necio y escucha.

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