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“inequality” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desiɣwalˈdað/

Example

En muchos países existe desigualdad.

There is inequality in many countries.

Illustration for desigualdad (inequality)

How to say “inequality” in Spanish

“Inequality” in Spanish is desigualdad.

Tipped balance scale with one pan much lower.

Full entry for desigualdad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with desigualdad

La desigualdad económica afecta a comunidades rurales.

Economic inequality affects rural communities.

Tips for using desigualdad

  • Because the concept is abstract, speakers usually add a domain label such as económica, social, or de género (for example, desigualdad económica) to specify what kind of inequality.

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