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Pateta — meaning in English

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English meaning

goofy adj Silly, quirky, or good-naturedly ridiculous.
simpleton noun A person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.

Senses

Pateta is used for these senses in English:

Goofy A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.
goofy silly, quirky
simpleton (informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

goofy — full definition

adj Silly, quirky, or good-naturedly ridiculous.
adj Riding a skateboard, snowboard, or surfboard with the right foot forward.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

simplório matarruano papalvo tolo