What is the Spanish word for "careless"?

Learn how to say "careless" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

careless

Spanish

descuidado

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Alternative translations of "careless"

negligente
imprudente
desprevenido
desatento

Examples of how to use "careless" in Spanish

English
That was a very careless mistake to make.
Spanish
Fue un error muy imprudente de cometer.
English
He made a careless mistake on the test.
Spanish
Cometió un error imprudente en el examen.
English
Her careless comment hurt his feelings badly.
Spanish
Su comentario descuidado lastimó mucho sus sentimientos.
English
The gardener was careless with the flowers.
Spanish
El jardinero fue descuidado con las flores.
English
Be careful not to be careless with money.
Spanish
Ten cuidado de no ser descuidado con el dinero.

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