Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
disparidad
Pronunciation
IPA/dispaɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noungap
Example
La disparidad entre ricos y pobres es evidente.
The gap between the rich and the poor is evident.
More examples
La disparidad de ingresos provoca tensiones sociales.
The income gap causes social tensions.
Core concept
Unequal side-by-side bars showing a clear difference.
Common phrases
disparidad económica
economic inequality
disparidad social
social inequality
disparidad de ingresos
income gap
Similar words
desigualdad: Uneven distribution of opportunities, resources, or social standing among people or groups.
brecha: A distinct gap between two groups, statistics, or time points that is easy to spot or measure.
inequidad: Deep-seated unfairness in systems or institutions that produces unequal treatment or outcomes.
diferencia: A straightforward difference in characteristics, quantity, or quality between items or people.
Definition in Spanish
Diferencia marcada entre dos o más elementos que indica ausencia de igualdad o equilibrio.
Word origin
From Latin disparitas, combining dis- 'not' with par 'equal', and it emphasizes a significant difference or imbalance rather than a minor distinction.
Usage tips
- Closer to English disparity, it is slightly more formal than diferencia and often carries the sense of systemic or measurable imbalance rather than a casual difference.