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“oppression” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/opɾeˈsjon/

Example

La opresión es injusta.

Oppression is unjust.

Illustration for opresión (oppression)

How to say “oppression” in Spanish

“Oppression” in Spanish is opresión.

A heavy hand pressing a group down.

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

Example sentences with opresión

La gente lucha contra la opresión política.

People fight against political oppression.

Tips for using opresión

  • Use opresión for systemic, political, or social domination (opresión política, opresión social), while presión refers to ordinary pressure or force.

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