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How to Say ‘You're an idiot!’ in Spain Spanish

¡Eres un imbécil!

💬 Usage Tip: Similar to calling someone stupid or a fool.

🇪🇸 In Spain: Quite common and not as harsh as other insults.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Eres

[eh-rres]

you are

Used to describe someone's current state.

Example

Eres inteligente.

You are intelligent.

un

[oon]

a

Indefinite article used before a singular noun.

Example

Un libro.

A book.

imbécil

[eem-beh-seel]

imbecile

An offensive term for someone seen as foolish.

Example

No seas un imbécil.

Don't be an imbecile.

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