innocent

S2 W1

BrE /ˈɪnəsnt/ AmE /ˈɪnəsnt/

adjective en → es

1 HARMLESS B1

not harmful or dangerous; safe to use, touch, etc.

inocuo, inofensivo

  • be innocent of sth

Collocations innocent bystander · innocent mistake

  • The drug is considered to be safe and innocent.

    El medicamento se considera seguro e inofensivo.

2 BLAMELESS A2

not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; not responsible for something bad that happens.

inocente, no culpable

  • be innocent of sth

Collocations innocent until proven guilty · prove someone's innocence

  • The court found him innocent of the crime.

    El tribunal lo declaró inocente del crimen.

3 IGNORANT B1

not knowing about or understanding something; unaware.

ingenuo, ignorante

  • be innocent of sth

Collocations innocent of the ways of the world · innocent of politics

  • She was completely innocent of the dangers involved.

    Ella estaba completamente ignorante de los peligros involucrados.

4 CHILD-LIKE B2

showing or having the qualities of a child, such as being kind and trusting.

inocente (como un niño), ingenuo

  • be innocent

Collocations innocent smile · innocent eyes

  • She has an innocent, trusting nature.

    Ella tiene una naturaleza inocente y confiada.

5 LAW C1

used in the names of laws that protect people's rights and freedoms, especially children.

ley de protección infantil

  • Innocent Child Act