Imprudente (en. Reckless)

/im.pruˈden.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who acts without considering the consequences of their actions.

His imprudent behavior got him into trouble.

Su comportamiento imprudente lo llevó a meterse en problemas.

An action that lacks common sense or precaution.

It was imprudent to leave the door open in the storm.

Fue imprudente dejar la puerta abierta en la tormenta.

adjective

That does not show care or caution in their actions.

It is imprudent to drive at high speeds in the city.

Es imprudente conducir a alta velocidad en la ciudad.

That acts recklessly.

The imprudent decision to invest without being informed cost him dearly.

La decisión imprudente de invertir sin informarse lo costó caro.

It derives from the Latin 'imprudentis', which means 'careless' or 'irresponsible'.

to act imprudently

To behave without thinking about the risks.

actuar de manera imprudente

an imprudent decision

A choice made without due consideration of the consequences.

decisión imprudente

to be imprudent

To have a careless or irresponsible attitude.

ser imprudente

prudent

That acts with care and sensibility.

prudente

recklessness

An imprudent action that can bring negative consequences.

temeridad

careless

That does not take the necessary precautions.

incauteloso

The quality of someone who always jumps into action without thinking.

He is an imprudent person, always jumping in crazily.

Es un imprudente, siempre salta a lo loco.

A risk-taking attitude without considering the damage.

Don't be imprudent, that could go very badly.

No seas imprudente, eso puede salir muy mal.