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imbecilidad

stupidity

noun eem-beh-see-lee-DAHD Rare

Origin: From Latin imbecillitas (weakness, feebleness).

Also means

imbecility

Usage Note

Imbecilidad is a strong term for extreme stupidity or a profoundly stupid act. Originally a medical term for intellectual disability, it is now used pejoratively and informally. A milder alternative in everyday speech is estupidez or tontería; imbecilidad carries greater contempt.

Examples

"Esa decisión fue una auténtica imbecilidad."

Natural Translation

That decision was genuine stupidity.

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