Adjective
/ˈiŋɡɾato/
The word "ingrato" refers to someone who is ungrateful or does not show appreciation. In Spanish, it is often used to characterize someone who fails to acknowledge help or kindness they have received from others. The term can convey a strong emotional disapproval of someone's lack of gratitude.
"Ingrato" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, but you may find it more frequently in written forms such as literature, articles, or expressing formal disapproval.
Juan has always been ungrateful to his friends, he never thanks them for what they do for him.
La actitud ingrata de Marta sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
Marta's ungrateful attitude surprised everyone at the party.
A pesar de su sacrificio, su hijo se ha vuelto un ingrato y no lo reconoce.
The word "ingrato" often appears in idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases in Spanish, conveying sentiments about relationships and gratitude.
"He is ungrateful like a rock, he feels nothing for what you do for him."
No hay mayor ingrato que quien recibe favores y no los agradece
"There is no greater ingrate than one who receives favors and does not thank; in the long run, they end up alone."
De ingrato no se vive
The word "ingrato" comes from the Latin "ingratus," which means ungrateful. The prefix "in-" typically negates the meaning of "gratus," meaning pleasant or grateful.
Synonyms: - Desagradecido - Malagradecido
Antonyms: - Agradecido - Reconocido