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silly in Spanish

silly in Spanish is absurdo, insensato, necio — silly means foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.

silly in Spanish

absurdo
adj
insensato
adj
necio
adj
bobo
adj
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
tonto
adj
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
lelo
adj
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
niñito
adj
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
semiaturdido
adj
Good; pious.
apayasado
adj
bobo
adj
simple
adj
Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:
tontito
adj
Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:
bobo
adj
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
tonto
adj
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
infantil
adj
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
lelo
adj
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
niñito
adj
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.

What does "silly" mean?

  1. adjective Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.
    "It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm."
  2. noun (informal) A foolish person, often used affectionately.
    "You forgot your keys again, you silly!"

silly in a sentence

  • It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm.
  • They spent the evening making silly faces for the camera.
  • You forgot your keys again, you silly!

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Frequently asked questions

What is "silly" in Spanish?

"silly" in Spanish is absurdo, insensato, necio. silly means: Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.

How do you use "silly" in a sentence?

Example: "It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm." In Spanish, "silly" is absurdo, insensato, necio.

Are there other ways to say "silly" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "silly": absurdo, insensato, necio, bobo, tonto, lelo.

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