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    Negligencia (en. Negligence)

    /neɡli'ɣenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lack of attention or care in the fulfillment of something.
    Negligence in his work cost him his job.
    La negligencia en su trabajo le costó el empleo.
    Neglect that can lead to errors or accidents.
    Negligence in quality control caused a major problem.
    La negligencia en el control de calidad provocó un gran problema.
    Inaction or neglect that results in harm or damage.
    Medical negligence can have serious consequences.
    La negligencia médica puede tener graves consecuencias.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'negligentia', meaning neglect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    professional negligence
    Lack of due attention in the exercise of a profession.
    negligencia profesional
    gross negligence
    Lack of care that is especially serious or dangerous.
    negligencia grave
    child negligence
    Neglect in the care of a minor.
    negligencia infantil

    Related Words

    care
    Attention and care in the execution of something.
    cuido
    responsibility
    Obligation to answer for one's own actions.
    responsabilidad
    attention
    Action of caring for or being attentive to something.
    atención

    Slang Meanings

    To look the other way
    He didn't pay attention and looked the other way, showing his negligence.
    No le prestó atención y pasó de largo, mostrando su negligencia.
    To not pay attention
    His negligence was evident when he ignored the warnings.
    Su negligencia fue evidente cuando no le dio bola a las advertencias.