Indiscreto (en. Indiscreet)

/indisˈkɾeto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It applies to a person who reveals private information or asks inappropriate questions.
It is very indiscreet to ask about others' personal lives.
Es muy indiscreto preguntar sobre la vida personal de los demás.
Who acts without thinking about the consequences of their words or actions.
His indiscreet comment caused a great misunderstanding.
Su comentario indiscreto causó un gran malentendido.
Who does not show prudence or care in what they say or do.
He was indiscreet when talking about family problems in public.
Fue indiscreto al hablar de los problemas familiares en público.

Etymology

From Latin 'indiscretus', meaning 'without discretion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not to be indiscreet
Not to intervene in matters that do not concern you.
no ser indiscreto
indiscreet as a parrot
It refers to someone who talks too much and does not keep secrets.
indiscreto como un loro

Related Words

discreet
One who acts with prudence and reserve.
discreto
nosy
One who intrudes into others' matters without being invited.
intrometido

Slang Meanings

It is said of someone who cannot keep secrets.
That girl is very indiscreet, she can't keep anything.
Esa chica es muy indiscreta, no puede guardar nada.
When someone tells something they shouldn't.
She told me in an indiscreet way, as if it didn't matter.
Me lo dijo de manera indiscreta, como si no importara.