This is the 8312th most frequent Catalan word.
descuido
"Descuido" in Catalan means "neglect" or "oversight."
In this context, 'descuido' refers to a mistake or oversight made by not paying enough attention.
Va ser un descuido deixar les claus a casa.
It was a carelessness to leave the keys at home.
Here, 'descuido' indicates neglect or lack of maintenance causing an unwanted consequence.
El descuido del jardà ha fet que creixin les males herbes.
The neglect of the garden has caused weeds to grow.
In this usage, 'descuido' refers to a lack of attentiveness or vigilance.