tonto /tˈonto/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "fool".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos

Source term
fool
Translation
tonto
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form tonto
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural tontos
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el tonto
Examples
Esto es el tonto.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.

Example Sentences

Si crees en un tonto, podrías fácilmente perder tu confianza en la gente.

English: If you believe a fool, you could easily lose your trust in people.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Solo un tonto rechazaría una oferta tan generosa hoy.

English: Only a fool would refuse such a generous offer today.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Me sentí como un tonto después de olvidar su cumpleaños otra vez.

English: I felt like a fool after forgetting her birthday again.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

No es tonto cuando se trata de invertir dinero.

English: He is no fool when it comes to investing money.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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