The word "fatuo" is an adjective.
/fá.tu.o/
"Fatuo" refers to someone who is foolish, silly, or lacking in good judgment. It is often used to describe a person who is vain or self-satisfied, to the point of being comical or absurd. The word is somewhat formal and can frequently be found in written contexts, although it is also used in conversation.
"Fatuo" is not an everyday word in colloquial speech but may be encountered in literary works, philosophical texts, or formal discussions.
His comment was so foolish that everyone laughed at him.
No entiendo por qué ella sigue hablando con ese tipo tan fatuo.
I don't understand why she keeps talking to that silly guy.
Aquella decisión fue simplemente fatuo y carecía de lógica.
While "fatuo" does not feature prominently in many idiomatic expressions, it may be used in metaphoric language. Here are a few examples that convey the essence of foolishness or vanity:
Don't be foolish; there is always something more to learn.
Su actitud fatuo no le permitirá avanzar en su carrera.
His foolish attitude will not allow him to advance in his career.
La vanidad fatuo de algunos a veces ciega la razón.
The foolish vanity of some sometimes blinds reason.
El fatuo se cree mejor que los demás, pero en realidad no lo es.
The fool thinks he is better than others, but in reality, he is not.
Evitemos conversaciones fatuas, centrémonos en lo importante.
The term "fatuo" derives from the Latin word fatuus, which means foolish or silly. The word has retained its connotation of foolishness through the transition into the Spanish language.
Synonyms: - Tonto - Necio - Imbécil - Estúpido
Antonyms: - Sabio (wise) - Sensato (sensible) - Inteligente (intelligent)