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    Candidez (en. Naivety)

    /kan.di.ðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Innocence or purity of spirit.
    His candor made him vulnerable to the ill intentions of others.
    Su candidez lo hacía vulnerable ante las malas intenciones de otros.
    Extreme sincerity in words.
    Her candor in the letter surprised everyone who read it.
    Su candidez en la carta sorprendió a todos los que la leyeron.
    Lack of malice or cunning.
    The candor of children is one of their most endearing qualities.
    La candidez de los niños es una de sus cualidades más entrañables.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'candor', which means 'brightness' or 'purity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have candor
    To have an innocent or carefree attitude towards life.
    tener candidez
    candor is a virtue
    Expression suggesting that simplicity and innocence are positive qualities.
    la candidez es una virtud
    to act with candor
    To behave in a straightforward and unmalicious manner.
    actuar con candidez

    Related Words

    candor
    The quality of being clear and sincere.
    candor
    innocent
    One who has no guilt or malice.
    inocente
    naive
    One who lacks experience and knowledge.
    ingenuo

    Slang Meanings

    Being a 'naive' means being someone easily deceived.
    You are naive if you believe everything that is said on the internet.
    Eres un cándido si crees todo lo que se dice en internet.
    To use 'candor' to describe someone who trusts others too much.
    Don't be so naive, there are people who only want to take advantage of your trust.
    No seas tan cándido, hay personas que solo quieren aprovecharse de tu confianza.