Prejuicioso
Example: Es importante no ser prejuicioso al conocer nuevas culturas.
Definition
"Prejuicioso" describes a person who forms opinions or judgments about others or situations without sufficient knowledge or experience, often leading to unfair or biased attitudes. For example, being "prejuicioso" means having preconceived notions that can hinder open-mindedness.
Etymology
The word "prejuicioso" comes from the Spanish prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'juicio,' meaning 'judgment.' It literally refers to someone who makes a judgment before knowing all the facts. Did you know that its root 'juicio' is related to the Latin 'judicium,' meaning judgment or decision?
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"Prejuicioso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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