Spanish word

descerebrado

Pronunciation

IPA/desθeɾeˈβɾaðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivereckless

Example

Fue descerebrado conducir tan rápido en la ciudad.

It was reckless to drive so fast in the city.

Illustration for descerebrado (reckless)

More examples

Fue descerebrado subir al tejado sin equipo.

It was reckless to climb onto the roof without equipment.

Core concept

Someone acting without thought for the consequences.

Common phrases

  • comportamiento descerebrado

    reckless behavior

  • reacción descerebrada

    reckless reaction

Similar words

imprudente: Failing to take normal precautions and making unsafe choices.
temerario: Taking bold risks that disregard safety and caution.
impulsivo: Acting on sudden impulses immediately without forethought.
irresponsable: Not accepting responsibility for actions or their effects.

Definition in Spanish

Que actúa de forma imprudente y sin pensar en las consecuencias; que muestra falta de juicio o sensatez.

Word origin

From des- 'lack of' + cerebro 'brain' + adjective suffix -ado, literally 'brainless,' applied figuratively to behavior that shows lack of judgment.

Usage tips

  • A strongly pejorative term; it sounds insulting when applied to a person and is usually avoided in formal or polite speech.

Other meanings

  • imprudentadjective
  • stupidadjective

Opposites

  • cautocautiousadjective

Related words

  • descerebradamenterecklesslyadverb

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