fatuo - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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fatuo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "fatuo" is an adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

/fá.tu.o/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"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.

Frequency of Use

"Fatuo" is not an everyday word in colloquial speech but may be encountered in literary works, philosophical texts, or formal discussions.

Example Sentences

  1. Su comentario era tan fatuo que todos se rieron de él.
  2. His comment was so foolish that everyone laughed at him.

  3. No entiendo por qué ella sigue hablando con ese tipo tan fatuo.

  4. I don't understand why she keeps talking to that silly guy.

  5. Aquella decisión fue simplemente fatuo y carecía de lógica.

  6. That decision was simply foolish and lacked logic.

Idiomatic Expressions with "Fatuo"

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:

  1. No seas fatuo, siempre hay algo más que aprender.
  2. Don't be foolish; there is always something more to learn.

  3. Su actitud fatuo no le permitirá avanzar en su carrera.

  4. His foolish attitude will not allow him to advance in his career.

  5. La vanidad fatuo de algunos a veces ciega la razón.

  6. The foolish vanity of some sometimes blinds reason.

  7. El fatuo se cree mejor que los demás, pero en realidad no lo es.

  8. The fool thinks he is better than others, but in reality, he is not.

  9. Evitemos conversaciones fatuas, centrémonos en lo importante.

  10. Let’s avoid foolish conversations and focus on what’s important.

Etymology

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 and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Tonto - Necio - Imbécil - Estúpido

Antonyms: - Sabio (wise) - Sensato (sensible) - Inteligente (intelligent)



23-07-2024