Meaning
stupid, daft
In a sentence
Che idea stupida, potevamo prendere il bus.
What a stupid idea, we could have taken the bus.
Non fare lo stupido davanti ai bambini.
Don't act stupid in front of the kids.
È stato stupido lasciare le chiavi a casa.
It was stupid to leave the keys at home.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stupido | masculine · singular |
| stupida | feminine · singular |
| stupidi | masculine · plural |
| stupide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Agree it with the noun: stupido, stupida, stupidi, stupide.
- For temporary behavior, Italians often prefer che stupido! or sei stupido? over using it as a fixed character judgment.
- More direct and insulting than sciocco; less vulgar than idiota in many contexts.