Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
multiculturalidad
Pronunciation
IPA/multikultuɾaliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouncultural diversity
Example
¿Has notado la multiculturalidad en este barrio?
Have you noticed the cultural diversity in this neighborhood?
More examples
La empresa valora la multiculturalidad entre sus empleados.
The company values the cultural diversity among its employees.
Core concept
Map marking cultural centers, places of worship, and ethnic shops that share a neighborhood.
Common phrases
la multiculturalidad del barrio
the cultural diversity of the neighborhood
Similar words
diversidad cultural: A place displays a mix of cultures through languages, food, and customs.
multiculturalismo: A belief or policy endorses equal recognition and inclusion of diverse cultures.
Definition in Spanish
Condición o característica de una sociedad en la que conviven varias culturas.
Word origin
Formed from Latin multi 'many' and cultura 'culture' plus -idad, the term names the phenomenon of multiple cultures living together within one community.
Usage tips
- To describe a place conversationally, speakers usually use the adjective multicultural (for example este barrio es multicultural) rather than la multiculturalidad del barrio.
Opposites
- homogeneidadhomogeneitynoun
- uniformidaduniformitynoun
Related words
- multiculturalmulticulturaladjective
- multiculturalismomulticulturalismnoun
- multiculturalmentemulticulturallyadverb