/iɣnoˈɾante/
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Translation
ignorant
Word origin
From Latin ignorans, the present participle of ignorare ('not to know'). The same root gives English 'ignorant' and 'ignore'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ignorans
- English cognates
- ignorant, ignore
Grammar
Masc pluralignorantes
Examples
, .
I do not want to seem ignorant, but I do not understand the question.
costumbres .
He is a person ignorant of the country's customs.
¡ !
Do not be ignorant and listen to what I am telling you!
Muchos .
Many ignorant people talk about subjects they do not know.
tantos expertos.
She felt ignorant among so many experts.
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