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imprudencia

recklessness

noun eem-proo-DEN-syah Rare

Also means

imprudence

Usage Note

Imprudencia refers to a lack of care or caution that can lead to harm. In legal Spanish, imprudencia temeraria (gross negligence) and imprudencia grave are formal terms used in traffic and criminal law. The related adjective is imprudente. It is stronger than mere descuido (carelessness) and implies a failure of judgment.

Examples

"Conducir bebido es una imprudencia muy grave."

Natural Translation

Drink driving is a very serious act of recklessness.

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