Necedad is a noun.
/neseˈðad/
Necedad refers to the quality or state of being foolish or lacking sense. It can denote an action or decision that is considered unreasonable or ill-advised. In the Spanish language, it is used to describe both the behavior or actions of individuals that reflect a lack of wisdom, as well as the concepts or ideas that are viewed as nonsensical or absurd.
Its usage can be observed in both oral and written contexts, although it is more frequent in written form due to its somewhat formal connotation.
Esa necedad de creer que todo se puede lograr sin esfuerzo es increíble.
That foolishness of believing that everything can be achieved without effort is incredible.
La necedad de la discusión solo nos llevó a más confusión.
The foolishness of the discussion only led us to more confusion.
Necedad is often found in idiomatic expressions that reflect attitudes or moral judgments. Here are some examples:
No debes meterte en necedades si quieres resolver el problema.
You shouldn't get into foolish matters if you want to solve the problem.
Hacer una necedad
To do something foolish
Hacer una necedad como esa solo trae problemas.
Doing a foolish thing like that only brings problems.
Tener necedad
To be foolish
A veces, tener necedad no te deja ver la realidad.
Sometimes, being foolish doesn’t let you see the reality.
Actuar con necedad
To act foolishly
The term necedad comes from the Latin word necesitas, which pertains to a lack of reason or a deficiency in understanding, and it has evolved into its current form in the Spanish language.
Synonyms: - Insensatez - Estupidez - Absurdo
Antonyms: - Sabiduría - Sensatez - Prudencia