inocente
“inocente” means “innocent” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
innocent, harmless
Also: not guilty
📝 In Action
El abogado demostró que su cliente era totalmente inocente.
B1The lawyer proved that their client was totally innocent (not guilty).
Parece una mentira inocente, pero causó problemas.
B2It seems like a harmless lie, but it caused problems.
naive, pure
📝 In Action
Mi hermana es muy inocente; cree todo lo que le dices.
A2My sister is very naive; she believes everything you tell her.
El bebé tiene ojos grandes y una mirada muy inocente.
A1The baby has big eyes and a very innocent gaze.
innocent person, naive person
📝 In Action
No puedes culpar al inocente por los errores de otros.
B2You cannot blame the innocent person for the mistakes of others.
Ella es una inocente en este mundo de negocios complicado.
B2She is a naive person (an innocent) in this complicated business world.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "inocente" in Spanish:
innocent→innocent person→naive→naive person→not guilty→pure→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inocente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'inocente' in the sense of being naive or easily tricked?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'innocēns,' which is made up of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'nocēns' (meaning 'harming' or 'guilty'). So, the word literally means 'not harming.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'inocente' change form for gender?
No. As an adjective, 'inocente' is invariable, meaning it stays the same whether you are describing a man (el hombre inocente) or a woman (la mujer inocente). Only the article changes when it's used as a noun ('el inocente' vs. 'la inocente').
What is the difference between 'inocente' and 'cándido'?
'Inocente' is the general word for 'not guilty' or 'pure.' 'Cándido' usually emphasizes simplicity, sincerity, and sweetness, often implying a very charming kind of naivety.