Naive (es. Ingenuo)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

El niño es muy ingenuo.
The child is very naive.
Context: daily life
Ella tiene un corazón ingenuo.
She has a naive heart.
Context: relationships
Es ingenuo creer todo lo que dicen.
It's naive to believe everything they say.
Context: society

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces, ser ingenuo puede llevar a problemas.
Sometimes, being naive can lead to problems.
Context: society
Me parece ingenuo no cuestionar las decisiones de los demás.
It seems naive to not question other people's decisions.
Context: decision-making
Su actitud ingenua me sorprendió en la reunión.
Her naive attitude surprised me in the meeting.
Context: work

Advanced (C1-C2)

El carácter ingenuo del protagonista contrasta con la dura realidad del mundo que le rodea.
The naive character of the protagonist contrasts with the harsh reality of the world around him.
Context: literature
Es ingenuo suponer que todos actuarán de manera ética en un entorno competitivo.
It's naive to assume that everyone will act ethically in a competitive environment.
Context: business ethics
La ingenuidad, aunque a veces entrañable, puede ser una desventaja en un mundo tan complejo.
While naivety can sometimes be endearing, it can also be a disadvantage in such a complex world.
Context: philosophy

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