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“unequal” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desiˈɣwal/

Example

Las oportunidades son desiguales.

Opportunities are unequal.

Illustration for desigual (unequal)

How to say “unequal” in Spanish

“Unequal” in Spanish is desigual.

An unbalanced scale with one pan lower.

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

Example sentences with desigual

No podemos aceptar un acceso desigual a la educación.

We cannot accept unequal access to education.

Tips for using desigual

  • Calling a person 'eres desigual' sounds accusatory, so speakers more often describe the situation with 'las condiciones son desiguales' or use the noun 'desigualdad'.

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