What is the Spanish word for "ignorance"?

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

English

ignorance

Spanish

ignorancia

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Alternative translations of "ignorance"

desconocimiento
ignorante

Examples of how to use "ignorance" in Spanish

English
His ignorance about the topic was obvious.
Spanish
Su ignorancia sobre el tema era evidente.
English
Her ignorance about cooking caused a burned cake.
Spanish
Su ignorancia sobre la cocina causó un pastel quemado.
English
We must overcome ignorance through reading and questions.
Spanish
Debemos superar la ignorancia mediante la lectura y las preguntas.
English
Ignorance can make small problems feel much larger.
Spanish
La ignorancia puede hacer que problemas pequeños parezcan mucho mayores.
English
He admitted his ignorance and asked for help.
Spanish
Él admitió su ignorancia y pidió ayuda.

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His ignorance about the topic was obvious.

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