tolos, bobos, idiotas
1. plural of fool; people who lack good sense or judgment
Don't be one of those fools who falls for scams.
Não seja um daqueles tolos que caem em golpes.
2. third person singular present tense of 'fool'; to deceive or trick someone
He fools everyone with his charming personality.
Ele engana a todos com sua personalidade encantadora.
3. people who are made objects of ridicule or mockery
The court fools entertained the king.
Os bobos da corte entretinham o rei.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tolos' and 'bobos' are commonly used in casual speech without necessarily being as harsh as English 'fool' can be. In American English, 'fool' can range from lighthearted teasing to serious insult depending on context. The term reflects a universal cultural theme of mocking foolishness across both cultures, often used for comedic effect or social commentary.
NYC Slang
suckers, marks, clowns
Related Idioms & Phrases
fool's gold - something that appears valuable but is worthless (ouro de tolo)
fool's errand - a foolish or pointless task (empreitada tola)
no fool like an old fool - older people can be as foolish as younger ones (tolo não envelhece)
fool around - to engage in playful or trivial behavior (brincar, enganar)
act the fool - to pretend to be foolish (fingir ser tolo)
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