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"Idiotas" is a form of "idiota", a noun which is often translated as "idiot". "Grotescos" is a form of "grotesco", an adjective which is often translated as "grotesque". Learn more about the difference between "idiotas" and "grotescos" below.
el idiota, la idiota, idiota(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (foolish)
a. stupid
¡No seas idiota y ríndete conmigo! No hay manera de que ganemos esta batalla.Don't be stupid and surrender along with me! There is no way we can win this battle.
b. idiotic
Algunos de estos políticos idiotas quieren instalar carriles de bicicleta en las autopistas.Some of these idiotic politicians want to put in bike lanes on the highway.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (ridiculous)
a. grotesque
¿Cómo se le ocurre llevar un vestido tan grotesco para una cena de gala?How could she wear such a grotesque dress to a formal dinner?
b. bizarre
Los grotescos modelos del diseñador son solo aptos para personas atrevidas.The designer's bizarre outfits are only suitable for bold people.
c. absurd
El final del libro es grotesco; me siento estafado.The ending of the book is absurd; I feel cheated.
2. (revolting)
a. grotesque
Laura salió del cine asqueada por las grotescas escenas de la película.Laura left the movie theater disgusted at the grotesque scenes in the movie.
b. hideous
Las grotescas esculturas del artista contemporáneo levantaron ampollas entre los visitantes.The contemporary artist's hideous sculptures caused a stink among the visitors.
