inocencia
“inocencia” means “innocence” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
innocence
Also: guiltlessness, blamelessness
📝 In Action
El jurado determinó la inocencia del acusado.
B1The jury determined the innocence of the accused.
Ella defendió su inocencia con mucha firmeza.
A2She defended her innocence with great firmness.
innocence
Also: naivety, purity
📝 In Action
La inocencia de los niños es algo muy hermoso.
A2The innocence of children is something very beautiful.
Aún conserva la inocencia de su juventud, nunca ha salido de su pueblo.
B1She still keeps the naivety of her youth; she has never left her town.
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Words that translate to "inocencia" in Spanish:
blamelessness→guiltlessness→innocence→naivety→purity→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inocencia
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'inocencia' to refer to a lack of worldly experience, rather than a lack of legal guilt?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *innocentia*, which itself is based on *innocens* meaning 'not harming' or 'harmless.' It has always carried the sense of being free from fault or evil.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inocencia' a countable noun?
'Inocencia' is usually an uncountable noun, meaning you don't typically use it with numbers (like 'two innocences'). It refers to a general quality or state. You would say 'mucha inocencia' (much innocence), not 'muchas inocencias'.
How is 'inocencia' different from 'ingenuidad'?
Both are similar, but 'inocencia' often carries a stronger sense of moral purity or blamelessness. 'Ingenuidad' (naivety) focuses more on the lack of experience or gullibility, sometimes implying a slight negative connotation (being easily fooled), while 'inocencia' is usually positive or neutral.