iletrado

Adjective B2 #2855 most common

Translations

Describes someone who cannot read or write.

El iletrado no pudo leer la carta que le enviaron.

The illiterate person could not read the letter that was sent to him.

Despite being illiterate, he had great knowledge about the world around him.

Es triste que en el siglo XXI aún haya personas iletradas que no pueden acceder a la información básica.

It's sad that in the 21st century, there are still illiterate people who cannot access basic information.