Example: El jardín estaba descuidado después de meses sin mantenimiento.
Definition
"Descuidado" describes something that is neglected or not properly attended to, often resulting in poor condition or disorder. For example, a garden that has not been maintained for months can be called "descuidado" because it shows signs of carelessness or abandonment.
The word "descuidado" comes from the Spanish verb 'descuidar,' meaning to neglect or to be careless. It combines the prefix 'des-' indicating reversal or negation, with 'cuidado,' meaning care. Did you know? The root 'cuidado' comes from Latin 'cautus,' meaning cautious or careful, so "descuidado" literally means 'without care.'
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"Descuidado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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