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“ignorance” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/iɣnoˈɾanθja/

Example

Admitir que uno tiene ignorancia ayuda a aprender.

Admitting that one is ignorant helps one learn.

Illustration for ignorancia (ignorance)

How to say “ignorance” in Spanish

“Ignorance” in Spanish is ignorancia.

Absence of knowledge about a subject.

Full entry for ignorancia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ignorancia

La ignorancia se supera con preguntas.

Ignorance is overcome by questions.

Tips for using ignorancia

  • In Spanish, 'ignorancia' can sound blunt or accusatory in formal or public contexts, so speakers often use 'no saber' or 'desconocer' in everyday speech to soften the idea.

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