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"Gullible" is an adjective which is often translated as "crédulo", and "naive" is an adjective which is often translated as "ingenuo". Learn more about the difference between "gullible" and "naive" below.
gullible()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. crédulo
The gullible tourist believed every story the guide told.El crédulo turista se creyó todas las historias que le contó el guía.
b. ingenuo
Scammers target gullible computer users to get their financial details.Los estafadores se dirigen a ingenuos usuarios de computadoras para acceder a sus datos financieros.
naive()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. ingenuo
The naive tourist believed the ridiculous story.El ingenuo turista se creyó la ridícula historia.
b. inocente
You can't fool me. I'm not some naive child.No me puedes engañar. No soy un niño inocente.
c. simplista
The article put forward a very naive perspective of the progress made in equal rights.El artículo presentaba una perspectiva muy simplista del progreso que se ha hecho en la igualdad de derechos.
d. cándido
Don't be so naive! It's common knowledge that the mayor is corrupt.¡No seas tan cándido! Es conocimiento común que el alcalde es un corrupto.
2. (fine arts)
a. naif
There is a large naive mural on the wall of the community center.Hay un mural naif grande en la pared del centro comunitario.
