Spanish word

pluralidad

Pronunciation

IPA/pluɾaliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine noundiversity

Example

La pluralidad cultural en la ciudad es evidente.

Cultural diversity in the city is evident.

Illustration for pluralidad (diversity)

More examples

Es esencial respetar la pluralidad de opiniones en una discusión pública.

It is essential to respect the diversity of opinions in a public discussion.

Core concept

A mix of different elements or opinions in the same context.

Common phrases

  • pluralidad cultural

    cultural diversity

  • pluralidad de opiniones

    diversity of opinions

  • respetar la pluralidad

    respect the diversity

Similar words

diversidad: Different backgrounds, traits, or identities are present among members of a population.
variedad: Many different types or options are available within a single category or field.
coexistencia: Different entities occupy and exist together in the same place or organizational system.

Definition in Spanish

Existencia de varias cosas o ideas diferentes en un mismo lugar o contexto.

Word origin

From Latin pluralis 'more than one' plus the abstractive suffix -idad, yielding a noun for the state of being multiple.

Usage tips

  • Used often in formal, political, or statistical contexts to highlight coexisting groups or viewpoints, while diversidad or variedad sounds more natural in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • pluralitynoun

Opposites

  • homogeneidadhomogeneitynoun

Related words

  • pluralismopluralismnoun
  • pluralistapluralisticadjective

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