Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
absentismo
Pronunciation
IPA/aβsenˈtismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounabsenteeism
Example
¿Por qué hay tanto absentismo en las clases hoy?
Why is there so much absenteeism in classes today?
More examples
La tasa de absentismo ha aumentado este año.
The absenteeism rate has increased this year.
Core concept
Rows of school chairs with several empty spaces.
Common phrases
tasa de absentismo
absenteeism rate
absentismo escolar
school absenteeism
absentismo laboral
workplace absenteeism
Similar words
ausentismo: Recurring absences occurring among students or employees.
ausencia: Not being present at a particular place or event.
falta: Missing a scheduled time or place where attendance is required.
deserción: Permanent quitting of school or an organization, ceasing attendance.
Definition in Spanish
Fenómeno de ausencias frecuentes o extendidas de personas en un lugar o actividad, como el trabajo o la escuela.
Word origin
It comes from Latin absens 'absent' plus -ismo indicating a movement or condition, producing a noun for the spread or persistence of absences.
Usage tips
- It is frequently used with a qualifier such as laboral or escolar to specify work or school absenteeism rather than a single absence.
Other meanings
- truancynoun
Opposites
- asistenciaattendancenoun
- presenciapresencenoun
Related words
- absentistaabsenteenoun
- absentarbe absentverb