/Sounds like 'so-KEH-teh'/
A blockhead, dimwit, or someone who makes the most basic mistakes over and over. A zoquete doesn't learn no matter how many times you explain something — they're consistently, reliably clueless.
"Blockhead! How could you mix up the keys?"
"Don't be a dimwit and look carefully before you act."
/Sounds like 'SOH-KEH-teh'/
In Spain, a zoquete refers to someone who is clumsy, lacking common sense, or unable to understand something despite being explained it multiple times. This term is often used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes or causes problems, especially at the worst possible moment.
"¿Cómo puedes ser tan zoquete? Te lo expliqué tres veces." → "How can you be such a zoquete? I explained it to you three times."
"Mandaron al zoquete del equipo a presentar el informe." → "They sent the team dunce to present the report."
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/Sounds like 'so-KEH-teh'/
A blockhead, dimwit, or someone who makes the most basic mistakes over and over. A zoquete doesn't learn no matter how many times you explain something — they're consistently, reliably clueless.
"Blockhead! How could you mix up the keys?"
"Don't be a dimwit and look carefully before you act."
/Sounds like 'SOH-KEH-teh'/
In Spain, a zoquete refers to someone who is clumsy, lacking common sense, or unable to understand something despite being explained it multiple times. This term is often used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes or causes problems, especially at the worst possible moment.
"¿Cómo puedes ser tan zoquete? Te lo expliqué tres veces." → "How can you be such a zoquete? I explained it to you three times."
"Mandaron al zoquete del equipo a presentar el informe." → "They sent the team dunce to present the report."
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Estar sin dinero, completamente pelado y sin un sol en el bolsillo en Perú. Es la forma más directa y honesta de decir que estás quebrado y no puedes gastar nada hasta que llegue la quincena o el sueldo.