Inocencia (en. Innocence)

/inoˈθenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Purity and lack of guilt or sin.
The innocence of children is a treasure we must protect.
La inocencia de los niños es un tesoro que debemos cuidar.
Lack of knowledge of evil or the dangers of the world.
His innocence led him to trust the wrong people.
Su inocencia lo llevó a confiar en personas equivocadas.
Quality of being innocent or harmless.
The innocence of the project endures despite criticism.
La inocencia del proyecto perdura a pesar de las críticas.

Etymology

From Latin 'innocentia', meaning 'not harmful' or 'without blame'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lose innocence
To come to know evil or the negative experiences of life.
perder la inocencia
to preserve innocence
To remain free from malice or guilt, despite difficulties.
conservar la inocencia

Related Words

innocent
One who has no blame.
inocente
inoculate
To introduce a pathogenic agent into an organism.
inocular

Slang Meanings

To be daydreaming
When you don't realize what's happening around you, you're daydreaming, showing your innocence.
Cuando no te das cuenta de lo que pasa alrededor, estás en la luna, mostrando tu inocencia.
Blind to reality
He is so innocent that he is blind to the reality of his surroundings.
Es tan inocente que es ciego ante la realidad de su entorno.