Spanish Conversation · Level 128
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Spanish word
brecha
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾetʃa/
Meaning
- feminine noungap
Example
Hay una brecha entre generaciones.
There is a gap between generations.
More examples
La brecha salarial afecta a muchas familias.
The wage gap affects many families.
Core concept
An opening or distance that creates a lack of connection between two sides, including physical gaps and social inequalities.
Common phrases
brecha salarial
wage gap
brecha generacional
generation gap
brecha digital
digital divide
Similar words
diferencia: Specific difference in qualities, quantities, or characteristics between things.
división: Split that divides people or ideas into clearly separate opposing groups.
distancia: Psychological or relational distance that causes emotional disconnection.
Definition in Spanish
Espacio o diferencia que separa dos partes, tanto en sentido físico como figurado, indicando desigualdad o falta de conexión.
Word origin
Borrowed through Old French breche from Germanic *brekan 'to break', first used for a break in fortifications and then extended to breaks in relationships or continuity.
Usage tips
- In contexts of inequality, cerrar la brecha commonly means reducing a disparity rather than literally closing a hole, so the phrase frequently appears in policy and education discussions.