ignorante
/iɡnoˈɾante/
The English word 'ignorant' is translated into Spanish as ignorante.
The word ignorante is used to describe someone who is unaware or lacks knowledge/information. While the English word 'ignorant' can sometimes imply being rude or unmannerly, in Spanish, ignorante primarily refers to a lack of knowledge.
Meaning: unaware (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ignorante is invariant in gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, add -s to the end, resulting in ignorantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɡnoˈɾante/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word ignorante is used as a synonym for someone who is illiterate.
- The word ignorante comes from the Latin īgnōrante, which was the singular ablative form of the word for 'ignorant'.
- The noun form ignorancia is frequently used in Spanish literature to personify the concept of darkness or the absence of light/truth.
Examples in context
- No hay libertad para los ignorantes.There is no freedom for the ignorant.This sentence shows the use of ignorante in relation to freedom.Tatoeba #881991 by hayastan, translation #870554 by Scott
- Una población más ignorante es más manipulable.A more ignorant population is more manipulable.This sentence illustrates the use of ignorante when describing a population.Tatoeba #13534814 by Seael, translation #13534874 by mexicanhere
- Un pueblo ignorante es un pueblo fácil de engañar.An ignorant people is easy to fool.This sentence demonstrates the use of ignorante regarding a people being easily fooled.Tatoeba #1230230 by hayastan, translation #9179030 by Nylez
- Es preocupante la cantidad de personas que son 'ignorantes' acerca de los problemas ambientales.It is concerning the number of people who are 'ignorant' about environmental issues.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a new city law.
- JavierNo sabía que esta ley existía.I didn't know this law existed.
- SofíaEs normal, mucha gente es ignorante sobre eso.It's normal, many people are unaware of that.
- JavierTienes razón, nadie me informó.You're right, nobody informed me.
- SofíaPodemos leer el folleto juntos, Javier.We can read the brochure together, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ignorante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ignorante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
