Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Stupid" in Italian: stupido/a
stupido/a
Stupid in Italian is stupido (m) / stupida (f) (STOO-pee-doh). It is strong and can insult; softer options are poco intelligente or che sciocco.
Self talk
Che stupido: ho lasciato le chiavi in casa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce stupido/a
Say it
STOO-pee-doh
/ˈstu.pi.do/
Stupido stresses STOO: STOO-pee-doh. Stupida is STOO-pee-dah.
"Stupid" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| stupido | stupid (m) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| stupida | stupid (f) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| che stupido! | how stupid / what an idiot! Self or others—tone matters. | Self or others—tone matters. |
| un errore stupido | a stupid mistake About actions, softer. | About actions, softer. |
How to use stupido/a in real life
- 1Self talk
Che stupido: ho lasciato le chiavi in casa.
How stupid: I left the keys at home.
Che stupido.
- 2Mistake
È stato un errore stupido, niente di grave.
It was a stupid mistake, nothing serious.
Errore stupido.
- 3Warning tone
Non fare la stupida con quel messaggio.
Don't be stupid with that message.
La stupida.
Mistakes English speakers make with stupido/a
Incorrect: È stupid.
Correct: È stupido.
Use stupido/a.
Incorrect: Sei stupid.
Correct: Sei stupido.
Use stupido/a, and be careful—it can insult.
Good to know
Stupido hits hard in Italian; friends may tease with che stupido, but at work it sounds aggressive. For ideas gone wrong, errore stupido is safer than calling a person stupido.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a small blunder
ChatPal
Hai spento il gas?
Did you turn off the gas?
You
No… che stupido, torno subito.
No… how stupid, I'll go right back.
ChatPal
Capita. Non è una cosa stupida grave.
It happens. It's not a seriously stupid thing.
You
Grazie. Mi sentivo stupido per un attimo.
Thanks. I felt stupid for a moment.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stupid" in Italian
Gender forms?
Stupido, stupida, stupidi, stupide.
Is it rude?
Yes with people; softer for mistakes.
Silly?
Sciocco is milder.
Dumb idea?
Un'idea stupida or un'idea poco furba.
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