inocencia
/ee-noh-SEHN-syah/
innocence
Representing 'inocencia' as a lack of guilt, this image shows a creature untouched by wrongdoing.
inocencia(noun)
innocence
?lack of guilt
guiltlessness
?legal judgment
,blamelessness
?moral state
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Since 'inocencia' ends in -a and describes a quality, it is always a feminine noun and requires feminine articles (la inocencia, una inocencia grande).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This meaning is often used in serious or formal settings, such as news reports, courtrooms, or philosophical discussions about right and wrong.
This image captures 'inocencia' as purity and naivety through the wonder of a young child encountering a simple flower.
inocencia(noun)
innocence
?purity, naivety
naivety
?lack of worldly knowledge
,purity
?childlike quality
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Quality Noun
This word describes a quality or characteristic, similar to 'beauty' or 'strength.' It is often used with linking verbs like 'ser' (to be) or 'tener' (to have).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Naivety and Stupidity
Mistake: "Using 'inocencia' to mean 'stupidity' or 'lack of intelligence.'"
Correction: Inocencia means purity or lack of experience. For lack of intelligence, use 'estupidez' or 'tontería'.
✏️ 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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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.