English–Spanish
“underdeveloped” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/suβðesaroˈʝaðo/
Example
Este país sigue subdesarrollado en muchos sectores.
This country remains underdeveloped in many sectors.
How to say “underdeveloped” in Spanish
“Underdeveloped” in Spanish is subdesarrollado.
Country or sector lacking full infrastructure and basic services.
Example sentences with subdesarrollado
El barrio se considera subdesarrollado por la falta de infraestructuras.
The neighborhood is considered underdeveloped because of the lack of infrastructure.
Tips for using subdesarrollado
- In formal or diplomatic contexts speakers often prefer país en vías de desarrollo or país en desarrollo as softer alternatives to subdesarrollado.