/inoˈθente/ ES

/inoˈsente/ MX

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Translation

innocent

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Word origin

From Latin innocens, innocentem ('harmless, blameless'), from in- ('not') plus nocere ('to harm'). The same root gives English innocent and, via nocere, noxious.

Origin
Latin
Root
innocens
English cognates
innocent, noxious

Grammar

Masc pluralinocentes

Examples

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The jury found him innocent of all the charges.

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She has an innocent look, but do not believe a word.

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It was just an innocent joke.

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The children watched the sky with innocent, wide-open eyes.

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She is still innocent about how the world really works.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 3: inocente, favorito, principal and 7 more words.