Used in a teasing manner when someone makes a mistake or a silly decision.
Literal Meaning
You are a genius
Actual Meaning
Said sarcastically to indicate that someone has done something very foolish.
Examples in Context
Olvidaste tu cartera en casa. Eres un genio.
¿Dejaste el coche sin gasolina? Eres un genio.
Se puso agua a hervir y se fue a ver la tele. Eres un genio.
Helpful Tips
1Look for context clues; this phrase is rarely used to genuinely compliment someone.
2Facial expressions, such as rolling eyes, enhance the sarcasm.
3This is a lighthearted phrase, not meant to offend.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Listo
Qué idea más brillante
Tienes un gran criterio
Menuda ocurrencia
Brillante
Inteligente
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