/impɾuˈðente/
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Translation
reckless, imprudent
Word origin
From Latin imprudens, from in- ('not') plus prudens ('foreseeing, careful'). The same root gives English 'imprudent' and 'prudent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- imprudens
- English cognates
- imprudent, prudent
Grammar
Masc pluralimprudentes
Examples
.
It was very reckless to drive so fast in the rain.
causó .
A reckless driver caused the accident.
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Do not be imprudent with your money.
ofendieron .
His reckless words offended everyone.
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It would be imprudent to go out without a coat in this cold.
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