In Spanish slang, 'maceta' is often used to refer to someone who is not very smart or is slow to understand things, similar to 'blockhead' or 'dunce' in English. It can also mean a physically strong person, depending on the context.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. No seas maceta, es una broma. 2. Ese chico es una maceta, puede levantar mucho peso.
- English: 1. Don't be a blockhead, it's a joke. 2. That guy is a powerhouse, he can lift a lot of weight.