Spanish Conversation · Level 121
60 words
Spanish word
insensato
Pronunciation
IPA/insenˈsato/
Meaning
- adjectivefoolish
Example
Es insensato gastar todo el dinero en una sola noche.
It is foolish to spend all the money in a single night.
More examples
No seas insensato, espera a que pasen las olas.
Don't be foolish, wait until the waves pass.
Core concept
A decision lacking practical judgment.
Common phrases
comentario insensato
foolish comment
acto insensato
foolish act
Similar words
irresponsable: Ignoring responsibilities and the expected results of one's actions.
temerario: Taking dangerous risks without concern for possible harm.
necio: Persisting in unwise choices from ignorance or folly.
imprudente: Failing to take reasonable precautions, showing lack of caution.
Definition in Spanish
Describe una decisión o conducta carente de juicio o sentido práctico.
Word origin
From Latin in- 'not' plus sensus (from sentire) 'feeling, judgment', originally meaning lacking sense or practical judgment.
Usage tips
- Commonly used impersonally with es + adjective + infinitive to judge actions, and speakers often soften criticism with no es muy sensato or me parece poco sensato.
Other meanings
- recklessadjective
- rashadjective
Opposites
- sensatosensibleadjective
- juiciosojudiciousadjective
Related words
- insensatezfoolishnessnoun
- insensatamenterecklesslyadverb