English–Spanish
“illiteracy” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/analfaβeˈtismo/
Example
Necesitamos programas para reducir el analfabetismo entre adultos.
We need programs to reduce illiteracy in adults.
How to say “illiteracy” in Spanish
“Illiteracy” in Spanish is analfabetismo.
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Example sentences with analfabetismo
Las campañas educativas buscan reducir las tasas de analfabetismo en comunidades rurales.
Educational campaigns seek to reduce illiteracy rates in rural communities.
Tips for using analfabetismo
- Analfabeto can sound blunt or stigmatizing in conversation, so speakers often use persona que no sabe leer ni escribir or the adjective iletrado/a in neutral contexts.