Ignorantes (en. Ignorant)

/iɡ.noˈɾan.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to people who lack knowledge about a particular subject.
The ignorants in the subject often make basic mistakes.
Los ignorantes en la materia suelen cometer errores básicos.
Pejorative use to refer to those who act without adequate information.
I don’t want to be considered ignorant, that's why I inform myself before speaking.
No quiero ser considerado ignorante, por eso me informo antes de hablar.
Group of people lacking general education.
The discussion became complicated due to the presence of ignorants.
La discusión se volvió complicada debido a la presencia de ignorantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'ignorans', meaning 'not knowing' or 'unaware'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ignorant of life
A person who lacks experience or knowledge about real life.
Ignorante de la vida
General ignorant
Someone who does not have basic knowledge in multiple areas.
Ignorante general
Voluntary ignorant
A person who chooses not to inform themselves about certain topics.
Ignorante voluntario

Related Words

ignorance
State of lacking knowledge about something.
ignorancia
ignorant
Individual who lacks knowledge.
ignorante
unawareness
Lack of information or knowledge about a topic.
desconocimiento

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to someone who is uninformed.
That guy is an ignorant; he knows nothing about what he’s talking about.
Ese tipo es un ignorante, no sabe nada de lo que habla.
Use in popular slang to describe attitudes of contempt towards knowledge.
Sometimes, being ignorant is a choice, and some wear it like a badge of honor.
A veces, ser ignorante es una elección, y algunos lo llevan como un badge de honor.