Spanish Conversation · Level 132
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Spanish word
inmadurez
Pronunciation
IPA/immaðuˈɾeθ/
Meaning
- feminine nounimmaturity
Example
Su inmadurez se nota cuando habla sin pensar.
His immaturity is apparent when he speaks without thinking.
More examples
La inmadurez del comentario provocó una discusión.
The immaturity of the comment provoked a discussion.
Core concept
Lack of emotional maturity.
Common phrases
muestra de inmadurez
display of immaturity
señales de inmadurez
indications of immaturity
Similar words
inexperiencia: Lacks practical experience or skills necessary to handle tasks or roles competently.
impulsividad: Acts on sudden urges without considering likely consequences.
infantilismo: Shows childlike thinking or behavior that is inappropriate for one's age.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad de pensar o actuar de forma inmadura, con reacciones impulsivas o rasgos infantiles.
Word origin
Formed from negating prefix in- and madurez 'maturity', with madurez derived from maduro and Latin maturus, giving the literal sense 'not mature'.
Usage tips
- Inmadurez commonly describes a quality or behavior ('muestra inmadurez', 'comportamiento inmaduro') and in polite contexts speakers prefer phrasing such as 'parece inmaduro' to avoid sounding harsh.