ingenuo
naive, gullible, innocent
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/inˈxe.nwo/
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Cultural Note
'Ingenuo' usually carries a slightly negative or pitying connotation — it implies someone is too trusting or lacks street smarts. However, in certain contexts, it can suggest a charming innocence. It's different from 'inocente,' which can mean both innocent (not guilty) and naive (especially on Día de los Inocentes, Spain's equivalent of April Fools' Day, on December 28).
📝 Example Sentences
No seas ingenua, te están engañando.
Don't be naive, they're deceiving you.
Es muy ingenuo si cree que todo el mundo es bueno.
He's very naive if he thinks everyone is good.
A veces su ingenuidad es encantadora.
Sometimes her naivety is charming.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | ingenua |
| masculine | ingenuo |
| feminine_plural | ingenuas |
| masculine_plural | ingenuos |