Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pateta
noun
/pah-teh-tah/
Definition
silly or foolish person
Examples
- Ele agiu como um pateta na festa.
- Não seja pateta, pense antes de falar.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘pateta’ is often used to refer to someone who acts in a silly or foolish manner. It can be used playfully or as an insult, depending on the context.
Synonyms
- tonto
- idiota
- bobão