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    Credulidad (en. Credulity)

    /kɾe.ðu.liˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tendency to believe happily in things that cannot be verified.
    His credulity led him to trust scammers.
    Su credulidad le llevó a confiar en estafadores.
    Blind trust in the words of others.
    Credulity is dangerous in times of misinformation.
    La credulidad es peligrosa en tiempos de desinformación.
    Attitude of someone who easily accepts others' beliefs.
    Credulity can lead to manipulation.
    La credulidad puede llevar a la manipulación.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'credulitas', which means 'disposition to believe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    proof against credulity
    Something that cannot be easily believed.
    a prueba de credulidad
    extreme credulity
    High degree of ease in believing what is said.
    credulidad extrema
    play with credulity
    To take advantage of someone's lack of skepticism.
    jugar con la credulidad

    Related Words

    incredulity
    Distrust or lack of belief in something.
    incredulidad
    credential
    Document that certifies a certain truth.
    credencial
    gullible person
    A person who has too much credulity.
    credulón

    Slang Meanings

    To believe without questioning
    That's a typical case of credulity.
    Ese es un típico caso de credulidad.
    Birdie
    Don’t be a birdie, research before you believe!
    ¡No seas pajarito, investiga antes de creer!