1. A foolish, absurd, or nonsensical response to a question or statement
His resposta tola to the teacher's question made the whole class laugh.
Sua resposta tola à pergunta da professora fez a classe toda rir.
2. An inadequate or irrational reply that lacks thought or seriousness
She gave a resposta tola instead of a thoughtful answer.
Ela deu uma resposta tola em vez de uma resposta reflexiva.