No. 5,203 in Spanish
ignorancia
Lack of knowledge or awareness.
In a sentence
La ignorancia de las leyes no exime su cumplimiento.
Ignorance of the laws does not excuse their compliance.
The word 'ignorancia' here refers to a lack of knowledge regarding laws, highlighting its literal meaning of not being aware of something.
Tratar con respeto a otros demuestra cómo superamos la ignorancia.
Treating others with respect shows how we overcome ignorance.
In this sentence, 'ignorancia' represents a metaphorical lack of understanding or awareness in social behavior.
Su ignorancia en temas científicos es notable, pero está dispuesta a aprender.
Her ignorance in scientific matters is notable, but she is willing to learn.
Here, 'ignorancia' serves to describe an absence of knowledge in a specific field of study, emphasizing an open opportunity for improvement and learning.
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