An incrédulo is someone who doubts the truth of what they are told.
30초 단어
- Someone who finds it hard to believe something.
- Describes a state of doubt or disbelief.
- Often used to react to surprising news.
Overview
El adjetivo 'incrédulo' proviene del latín 'incredulus' y se refiere a quien no cree fácilmente en lo que oye o ve. Es un término que denota una falta de fe o convicción, ya sea en un contexto religioso, social o de hechos cotidianos. 2) Usage Patterns: Se usa frecuentemente con verbos copulativos como 'ser' o 'estar'. Por ejemplo: 'Él es muy incrédulo ante las promesas' o 'Se quedó incrédulo al escuchar la noticia'. Es un adjetivo que califica el estado mental de una persona frente a un estímulo externo. 3) Common Contexts: Es muy común en contextos periodísticos cuando alguien recibe una noticia impactante, o en contextos sociales cuando alguien duda de la veracidad de una historia contada por otra persona. También tiene una connotación religiosa, refiriéndose a alguien que no profesa una fe específica. 4) Similar Words comparison: Aunque 'escéptico' y 'desconfiado' son cercanos, 'incrédulo' enfatiza la sorpresa o la imposibilidad de procesar la veracidad de un hecho puntual, mientras que 'escéptico' suele implicar una postura filosófica o de vida más constante.
예시
Se quedó incrédulo ante la noticia de su ascenso.
everydayHe was left in disbelief at the news of his promotion.
El público se mostró incrédulo frente a las explicaciones del político.
formalThe public appeared skeptical of the politician's explanations.
No seas tan incrédulo, ¡es verdad!
informalDon't be so skeptical, it's true!
La postura incrédula del autor cuestiona los dogmas establecidos.
academicThe author's skeptical stance questions established dogmas.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
mirar con incredulidad
to look with disbelief
ser un incrédulo
to be a non-believer/skeptic
자주 혼동되는 단어
Skepticism is often a long-term philosophical belief or a cautious approach to knowledge. Incredulity is often a sudden reaction to a specific piece of information.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Incrédulo is a versatile word used in both formal and informal settings. It functions as a standard adjective. Be careful not to use it to mean 'naive', as 'crédulo' is the antonym.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse 'incrédulo' with 'crédulo'. Remember that 'in-' is a prefix of negation. Therefore, an 'incrédulo' is the opposite of someone who believes everything easily.
Tips
Use with verbs of perception
Pair this word with verbs like 'quedarse' or 'mostrarse' to describe a reaction. This makes your Spanish sound much more natural and expressive.
Do not confuse with disbelief
Remember that 'incrédulo' is an adjective for a person. If you want to talk about the feeling itself, use the noun 'incredulidad'.
Religious connotations in history
In older texts, this word was heavily linked to those who did not follow the dominant religion. Today, it is mostly used in secular contexts.
어원
Derived from Latin 'incredulus', composed of 'in-' (not) and 'credere' (to believe). It has maintained its core meaning through the centuries.
문화적 맥락
The word reflects a cultural value placed on critical thinking. Being 'incrédulo' is often seen as a sign of intelligence or caution in Spanish-speaking cultures.
암기 팁
Think of the root 'creer' (to believe). Add 'in-' (not) and you get 'incrédulo' (not-believing).
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Aunque son similares, el incrédulo suele reaccionar ante un hecho concreto que le cuesta aceptar. El escéptico mantiene una actitud de duda constante como parte de su forma de pensar.
Sí, históricamente se ha usado para designar a personas que no tienen fe religiosa. Sin embargo, su uso moderno es más amplio y abarca cualquier ámbito de la vida.
No es inherentemente ofensivo, aunque puede sonar despectivo si se usa para invalidar la opinión de alguien. Depende totalmente del tono y el contexto de la conversación.
Se suele usar con adverbios de grado como 'muy', 'bastante' o 'totalmente'. Por ejemplo, 'se quedó totalmente incrédulo ante la revelación'.
셀프 테스트
Juan se quedó ___ al ver que había ganado la lotería.
Juan es masculino singular, por lo tanto usamos la forma masculina singular del adjetivo.
점수: /1
Summary
An incrédulo is someone who doubts the truth of what they are told.
- Someone who finds it hard to believe something.
- Describes a state of doubt or disbelief.
- Often used to react to surprising news.
Use with verbs of perception
Pair this word with verbs like 'quedarse' or 'mostrarse' to describe a reaction. This makes your Spanish sound much more natural and expressive.
Do not confuse with disbelief
Remember that 'incrédulo' is an adjective for a person. If you want to talk about the feeling itself, use the noun 'incredulidad'.
Religious connotations in history
In older texts, this word was heavily linked to those who did not follow the dominant religion. Today, it is mostly used in secular contexts.
예시
4 / 4Se quedó incrédulo ante la noticia de su ascenso.
He was left in disbelief at the news of his promotion.
El público se mostró incrédulo frente a las explicaciones del político.
The public appeared skeptical of the politician's explanations.
No seas tan incrédulo, ¡es verdad!
Don't be so skeptical, it's true!
La postura incrédula del autor cuestiona los dogmas establecidos.
The author's skeptical stance questions established dogmas.
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