dumb

• Describe a una persona que temporalmente no puede hablar, o, en uso informal, a alguien que se percibe como poco inteligente o tonto.

Describes someone who is temporarily unable to speak or, in informal use, someone who is perceived as unintelligent or foolish.

1. Lacking intelligenceA2informal

   Stupid or unintelligent; showing a lack of good sense or judgment.

   tonto, estúpido

   • That was a dumb thing to do.
   • He felt dumb for forgetting the appointment.
   • Don't make such dumb mistakes.

   Sinónimosbrainlessdensedim-witteddullempty-headedfoolishidioticmoronicobtusesimpleslowstupidthickunintelligentvacuous

   Antónimosbrightcleverintelligentsharpsmartwise

2. B2formal

   Temporarily or permanently unable to speak.

   mudo

   • The shock left her dumb with surprise.
   • He was born deaf and dumb.
   • She stood dumb, unable to utter a word.

   Sinónimosinarticulatemutesilentspeechlessvoiceless

   Antónimosarticulateeloquenttalkativevocal