reckless

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrek.lɪs/ AmE /ˈrek.lɪs/

adjective en → es

1 DANGEROUS [attributive / predicative] B1

showing a lack of care for the possible dangers or risks involved in something

temerario, imprudente, arriesgado

  • be reckless about/with something

Collocations reckless driving · reckless behaviour

  • He was arrested for reckless driving.

    Fue arrestado por conducción temeraria.

2 UNTHOUGHTFUL [attributive / predicative] B2

showing a lack of thought or care about the possible consequences of your actions

descuidado, negligente, irresponsable

  • be reckless with something

Collocations reckless spending · reckless decision-making

  • She was reckless with her money.

    Ella era negligente con su dinero.