Sarcasm & Humor
¡Oh, qué inteligente!
Commonly used in situations where someone makes a poor decision but expects praise.
Literal Meaning
An exclamatory phrase expressing admiration for someone's intelligence.
Actual Meaning
Said ironically to highlight someone's foolishness.
Examples in Context

Decidiste irte de vacaciones sin arreglar el coche. ¡Oh, qué inteligente!

Dijo que iba a ahorrar energía apagando todas las luces, pero dejó la nevera abierta. ¡Oh, qué inteligente!

Pensaste que era una buena idea hacer el examen sin estudiar. ¡Oh, qué inteligente!

Helpful Tips
  • 1Watch the speaker's expression; it usually gives away the sarcasm.
  • 2This phrase is often playful and can lighten the mood among friends.
  • 3It's useful for situations where humor can ease potential tension.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
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