ignorancia esencial (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/iɡnoˈɾanθja esenˈθjal/

Use in Spanish Language

"Ignorancia esencial" is used in the Spanish language in legal contexts. It refers to a specific type of ignorance, often related to the lack of knowledge of fundamental or essential aspects of a subject. This term is more commonly used in written legal documents and texts rather than in oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. La falta de comprensión de las leyes básicas revela su ignorancia esencial en el tema.
   Translation: The lack of understanding of basic laws reveals his essential ignorance on the subject.

2. Es importante erradicar la ignorancia esencial sobre los derechos humanos para promover una sociedad más justa.
   Translation: It is important to eradicate essential ignorance about human rights to promote a fairer society.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Ignorancia esencial" is not part of common idiomatic expressions in Spanish. However, here are some examples of other idiomatic expressions with the word "ignorancia":

1. Ignorancia supina
   Translation: Gross ignorance

2. Pecar por ignorancia
   Translation: To sin out of ignorance

3. Caminar en la ignorancia
   Translation: To walk in ignorance

4. Ignorancia atrevida
   Translation: Bold ignorance

Etymology

• Ignorancia: From the Latin word "ignorantia," meaning lack of knowledge.
• Esencial: From the Latin word "essentialis," meaning necessary, fundamental.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Falta de conocimiento (lack of knowledge), incomprensión (misunderstanding), desconocimiento (unawareness).
• Antonyms: Sabiduría (wisdom), conocimiento (knowledge), comprensión (understanding).