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    Ingenua (en. Naive)

    /inˈxe.nua/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to someone who is innocent or naïve.
    Her ingenuous attitude made her trust everyone.
    Su actitud ingenua le hacía confiar en todos.
    Description of a person who shows simplicity or a lack of malice.
    She was so ingenuous that she didn't realize others' intentions.
    Era tan ingenua que no se daba cuenta de las intenciones de los demás.
    Often associated with a lack of experience or knowledge about the world.
    The ingenuous girl was surprised to hear the bad news.
    La ingenua se sorprendió al escuchar las malas noticias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ingenuus', meaning 'born free, noble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ingenuous at heart
    A person who acts with their heart and without malice.
    ingenua de corazón
    to be ingenuous
    To act innocently or trust too much in others.
    ser ingenuo

    Related Words

    innocent
    One who bears no guilt or does not know evil.
    inocente
    naïve
    A person who shows a lack of experience and knowledge.
    naïve
    candid
    One who acts with sincerity and transparency.
    candoroso

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to a person who is overly trusting.
    Don't be so ingenuous, that's a scam.
    No seas tan ingenua, eso es un engaño.
    Used to describe someone who easily falls for traps or deceits.
    That girl is so ingenuous, she always believes what she's told.
    Esa chica es una ingenua, siempre cree en lo que le dicen.