How to Say "Negligence" in Spanish

negligencia

/neɡliˈxenθja/feminine

The English word negligence is translated into Spanish as negligencia. Wiktionary also lists pigricia.

Meaning: state of being negligent (noun)

Ways to say it

“negligence” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
negligencia	/neɡliˈxenθja/ /neɡliˈxensja/	feminine
pigricia	/piˈɡɾiθja/ /piˈɡɾisja/	feminine

The term refers to the state of being negligent.

Use negligencia when referring to a failure to exercise proper care or a breach of duty, such as in a legal or professional context.

The noun negligencia is feminine and is typically used with the feminine article la.

/neɡliˈxenθja/

In Spanish legal systems, negligencia is often distinguished from dolo, which refers to intentional harm rather than a lack of care.
While negligencia is used for professional failure, the word pigricia describes a more fundamental, innate laziness or sloth.
The word pigricia descends from the Latin piger, which specifically described someone as slow or sluggish.

No te descuides
Don't be negligent
las negligencias cometidas
The committed negligences
El conductor fue acusado de negligencia en el accidente
The driver was charged with negligence in the accident
Su negligencia causó el accidente.
His negligence caused the accident.
La negligencia médica es un problema serio.
Medical negligence is a serious problem.
No podemos permitir tal negligencia.
We cannot allow such negligence.

Mateo and Sofía are discussing a mistake at the office.

Mateo

Sofía, olvidaste cerrar la puerta ayer.
Sofía, you forgot to close the door yesterday.
Sofía

Lo siento, fue una negligencia mía.
I'm sorry, it was negligence on my part.
Mateo

Es peligroso dejar el local abierto.
It is dangerous to leave the premises open.
Sofía

Tendré más cuidado la próxima vez, Mateo.
I will be more careful next time, Mateo.

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