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    Inocente (en. Innocent)

    /inoˈθente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who has not committed a crime or offense.
    The accused was innocent of the charges against him.
    El acusado era inocente de los cargos que le imputaban.
    One who lacks malice or wickedness.
    Her innocent gaze denoted her good intentions.
    Su mirada inocente denotaba su buena intención.
    A person who has no knowledge of evil or dangers.
    The girl is so innocent that she suspects nothing.
    La niña es tan inocente que no sospecha nada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'innocens', which means 'not to harm' or 'not to blame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    innocent as a child
    Refers to someone very pure and without malice.
    inocente como un niño
    play innocent
    To pretend not to know something or to distance oneself from a situation.
    hacer el inocente

    Related Words

    innocence
    State of being innocent.
    inocencia
    guilty
    One who has guilt or responsibility for a crime.
    culpable

    Slang Meanings

    Ironic use to refer to someone who is silly or naive.
    Don't be innocent, you know that's not true.
    No seas inocente, sabes que eso no es verdad.
    Someone who is easily deceived.
    That girl is very innocent; she falls for all the traps.
    Esa chica es muy inocente, cae en todas las trampas.