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    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.