How to Say "negligence" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “negligence” is “negligencia” — B2 level.
Examples
El incendio fue causado por una negligencia.
The fire was caused by negligence.
El abogado presentó una demanda por negligencia médica.
The lawyer filed a lawsuit for medical malpractice.
No podemos tolerar este nivel de negligencia en el trabajo.
We cannot tolerate this level of carelessness at work.
Always Feminine
This word is a feminine 'naming word' (noun). You must always use 'la' or 'una' with it, even if you are talking about a man's mistake.
Using 'Por'
When you want to say something happened 'because of' negligence, use the word 'por' before it: 'por negligencia'.
Negligencia vs. Flojera
Mistake: “Using 'negligencia' to describe a lazy friend who doesn't want to wash dishes.”
Correction: Use 'negligencia' for serious failures or lack of professional care. For daily laziness, use 'flojera' or 'pereza'.
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