Meaning
To pretend not to know or understand something.
Cultural Background
In Spain, you might hear 'hacerse el sueco' (to act like a Swede), which is a very common synonym for 'hacerse el tonto'.
Gender matters
Don't forget to change 'el' to 'la' if you are talking about a woman!
Meaning
To pretend not to know or understand something.
Gender matters
Don't forget to change 'el' to 'la' if you are talking about a woman!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
No te _____ el tonto, sé que fuiste tú.
It's a negative command, so we use the subjunctive 'hagas'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesNo te _____ el tonto, sé que fuiste tú.
It's a negative command, so we use the subjunctive 'hagas'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it can be, especially if you say it to someone's face.
Related Phrases
Hacerse el loco
synonymTo act crazy
