ignorante
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ignorant
Being ignorant means lacking knowledge or information about a specific subject, like not knowing how to read a map.
ignorante(adjective)
ignorant
?lacking general knowledge
,unaware
?not knowing about a specific fact or situation
uninformed
?lacking information on a topic
π In Action
Soy ignorante en temas de leyes.
B1I am uninformed about legal matters.
No seas tan ignorante de la realidad.
B2Don't be so unaware of the reality.
π‘ Grammar Points
One word for everyone
This word ends in -e, so it stays the same whether you are describing a man or a woman.
β Common Pitfalls
Assuming it's always an insult
Mistake: "Using 'ignorante' only to be mean."
Correction: It often just means someone doesn't know a specific fact, similar to 'unaware' in English.
β Usage Tips
The preposition 'de'
When you want to say someone is ignorant 'of' something, use the word 'de' (e.g., 'ignorante de las reglas').
An ignorant person is someone who is unaware or uninformed about the things around them.
π In Action
Es un ignorante que no quiere aprender.
B1He is an ignorant person who doesn't want to learn.
π‘ Grammar Points
Using 'un' or 'una'
When using this as a person's label, use 'un' for a man and 'una' for a woman, but the word 'ignorante' doesn't change.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: ignorante
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'He is unaware of the news'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ignorante' always a mean thing to say?
Not necessarily. While it can be an insult, it is often used formally to simply say someone lacks specific information or is uninformed about a particular topic.
Does 'ignorar' mean the same as the English 'ignore'?
Mostly, yes, but in Spanish 'ignorar' more commonly means 'to not know' something, whereas the English 'ignore' usually means 'to intentionally disregard'.