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    Ignorante (en. Ignorant)

    /iɡˈnoɾante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who lacks knowledge or information.
    The ignorant person often has misguided opinions about many topics.
    El ignorante suele tener opiniones equivocadas sobre muchos temas.
    Someone who does not inform themselves or educate about important matters.
    I don't want to seem ignorant, so I will research the topic before giving my opinion.
    No quiero parecer ignorante, así que investigaré el tema antes de opinar.
    A person who is uneducated or who has not had access to education.
    In society, the ignorant are often discriminated against for their lack of education.
    En la sociedad, a menudo se discrimina al ignorante por su falta de educación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ignorans', which means 'unknowing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be an ignorant person
    Lacking knowledge in a specific topic.
    ser un ignorante
    not to be ignorant
    To be informed or educated about a matter.
    no ser ignorante
    to act ignorantly
    To behave without knowledge or understanding.
    actuar de forma ignorante

    Related Words

    knowledge
    The information and understanding about a topic.
    conocimiento
    education
    The process of acquiring knowledge.
    educación
    ignorance
    State of not knowing or being unaware of something.
    ignorancia

    Slang Meanings

    A person who talks without knowing.
    Don’t pay attention to him, he's an ignorant who just repeats what he hears.
    No le hagas caso, es un ignorante que solo repite lo que escucha.
    Someone who has no idea what they are talking about.
    That guy is an ignorant, he knows nothing about politics.
    Ese tipo es un ignorante, no sabe nada de política.