Spanish Conversation · Level 74
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Spanish word
desigualdad
Pronunciation
IPA/desiɣwalˈdað/
Meaning
- feminine nouninequality
Example
En muchos países existe desigualdad.
There is inequality in many countries.
More examples
La desigualdad económica afecta a comunidades rurales.
Economic inequality affects rural communities.
Core concept
Tipped balance scale with one pan much lower.
Common phrases
desigualdad social
social inequality
desigualdad económica
economic inequality
desigualdad de género
gender inequality
Similar words
inequidad: Systemic unfairness in rules or practices causing disadvantage.
injusticia: Specific acts or decisions that treat someone unfairly.
discriminación: Unfavorable treatment based on origin, gender, or other identity.
brecha: A measurable gap between two groups in income, opportunity, or outcomes.
Definition in Spanish
Situación en la que personas o grupos no reciben los mismos derechos, oportunidades o recursos.
Word origin
From Spanish des- 'not' plus igualdad 'equality', with igualdad ultimately from Latin aequalis and -dad forming a noun.
Usage tips
- Because the concept is abstract, speakers usually add a domain label such as económica, social, or de género (for example, desigualdad económica) to specify what kind of inequality.