A2 Idiom Informal

No tener dos dedos de frente

To be stupid.

Meaning

To lack common sense or intelligence.

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Cultural Background

Very common in everyday speech, often used in family arguments. Used similarly, though sometimes replaced with 'no tener sesos'. Commonly used in casual conversation to describe someone naive. Used to describe someone who lacks common sense in social situations.

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It's an insult

Be careful when using this. It is not a polite way to describe someone.

Meaning

To lack common sense or intelligence.

⚠️

It's an insult

Be careful when using this. It is not a polite way to describe someone.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

No tiene dos dedos de ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: frente

The idiom is 'dos dedos de frente'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

No tiene dos dedos de ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: frente

The idiom is 'dos dedos de frente'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is informal and can be offensive. Use it only with friends.

Related Phrases

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Ser corto de luces

synonym

To be unintelligent

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No tener luces

synonym

To have no lights

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Ser un cabeza hueca

similar

To be a hollow head

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No tener sesos

similar

To have no brains

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