Tienes menos luces que un barco pirata

Meaning: You're really not the brightest.

Literally: You have fewer lights than a pirate ship

Origin: Humorous Spanish expression.

More Spanish compliments & insults

Eres un crack You're brilliant — a total star at what you do.
Eres muy majo/a You're a lovely, kind, and genuine person — the nicest way to compliment someone's charac…
Tienes mucho corazón You're extraordinarily generous and warm — you give more than you need to.
Tienes mucho arte You have natural flair, charm, and creative talent — an effortless quality that can't be…
Eres todo un personaje Said with deep affection: you're unforgettable, one of a kind, impossible to replace.
Eres un aguafiestas You're a killjoy — you pour cold water on everyone's fun the moment you arrive.

Short sayings of timeless wisdom from more than 50 cultures, each with its meaning and origin.

A falta de pan, buenas son tortas When you can't have what you want, make do with what you have.
Zapatero, a tus zapatos Stick to what you know and don't meddle in other people's business.
Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda Fine clothes or appearances don't change what someone really is.

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