Imprudencia (en. Recklessness)

/imprudɛnθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Act or behavior characterized by a lack of care or consideration.

His recklessness while driving caused an accident.

Su imprudencia al conducir causó un accidente.

Hasty decision without evaluating the consequences.

The recklessness of not wearing a helmet led to a serious injury.

La imprudencia de no usar casco llevó a una grave lesión.

Reckless or frivolous behavior in situations that require seriousness.

I don’t understand his recklessness in investing without first getting informed.

No entiendo su imprudencia al invertir sin informarse primero.

From Latin 'imprudentia', which means 'lack of prudence'.

there is no recklessness that does not have consequences

Expression that indicates that all reckless acts will have repercussions.

no hay imprudencia que no tenga consecuencias

to act with recklessness

Referring to acting without thinking about the results of actions.

actuar con imprudencia

reckless imprudence

Extremely risky actions without due care.

imprudencia temeraria

prudence

Quality of being wise and acting with care.

prudencia

recklessness

Reckless action that involves a great risk.

temeridad

responsibility

Ability to answer for the consequences of actions.

responsabilidad

Putting effort into something without thinking about the consequences.

He decided to undertake the journey without checking the weather, pure recklessness.

Decidió emprender el viaje sin revisar el clima, pura imprudencia.

Doing something crazy on impulse.

His recklessness was diving headfirst into the water without knowing the depth.

Su imprudencia fue lanzarse de cabeza al agua sin saber la profundidad.