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bobo

/ˈbobo/

adjective/ˈbobo/

stupid, silly, naive; flaccid

Synonyms: tonto

Derived from Latin balbus (“stuttering”), influenced by sound symbolism.

noun, masculine/ˈbobo/plural: bobos

a stupid or naive person; a fool

¡No seas bobo!Don't be an idiot!

Related: bobo de Coria, entre bobos anda el juego, hacer el bobo, hacerse el bobo

Derived from Latin balbus (“stuttering”), influenced by sound symbolism.