Ingenuo (en. Naive)
/inˈxe.nwo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is extremely naive.
She is so naive that she believes everything she is told.
Ella es tan ingenua que cree todo lo que le dicen.
An individual who lacks malice or wickedness.
The naive child always shares his toys with others.
El ingenuo niño siempre comparte sus juguetes con los demás.
Someone who easily trusts others.
Her naivety has brought her problems in the work world.
Su ingenuidad le ha traído problemas en el mundo laboral.
Etymology
From Latin 'ingenuus', which means 'noble, free, natural'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be naive
To act without malice or cunning.
ser ingenuo
naive and trusting
To describe someone who is gullible and easily swayed.
ingenuo y confiado
it is also called naivety
Referring to the quality of being naive.
también se dice ingenuidad
Related Words
naivety
The lack of experience or cunning.
ingenuidad
innocent
One who has no intention of doing harm.
inocente
gullible
One who easily believes in things.
crédulo
Slang Meanings
Chela
That guy is a chela, he doesn't realize what's going on around him.
Ese tipo es un chela, no se da cuenta de lo que pasa a su alrededor.
Pato
Don't be a pato, don't believe that person.
No seas pato, no le creas a esa persona.