noun a character from the Lone Ranger series known for being the loyal sidekick of the Lone Ranger
In comedy, 'tonto' can refer to a comedic character archetype known as the 'tonto', who is often portrayed as the foolish sidekick or companion to the main character.
In informal slang, 'tonto' can be used to playfully tease someone for doing something silly or foolish.
In Spanish, 'tonto' translates to 'fool' or 'silly', and is commonly used to describe someone who is acting foolishly or making silly decisions.
In Western films, 'tonto' is famously associated with the character Tonto, the loyal Native American companion to the Lone Ranger.
In the context of a writer, 'tonto' could be used to describe a character in a story or to convey a sense of foolishness or naivety in a narrative.
A psychologist may use the term 'tonto' to discuss cognitive biases or errors in thinking related to misjudgments or misunderstandings.
A teacher might use 'tonto' as an example of a word in a foreign language lesson or to explain cultural differences in communication styles.
A translator could encounter 'tonto' in a text and choose to translate it as 'silly' or 'foolish' depending on the context.