Spanish Conversation · Level 152
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Spanish word
precariedad
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾekaɾjeˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounprecariousness
Example
Me preocupa la precariedad de su situación laboral.
I'm worried about the precariousness of their employment situation.
More examples
La precariedad económica obligó a la familia a reducir gastos.
Economic insecurity forced the family to cut back on spending.
Core concept
A fraying rope bridge over a deep drop.
Common phrases
precariedad laboral
job insecurity
precariedad económica
economic insecurity
Similar words
inseguridad: Lack of safety or certainty that causes unease.
vulnerabilidad: Susceptibility to harm from external forces.
incertidumbre: Lack of a clear, predictable outlook on the future.
riesgo: Possibility of an undesirable event occurring.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de inseguridad o falta de estabilidad que hace probable la pérdida o el empeoramiento de condiciones básicas.
Word origin
From Latin precarius 'dependent on entreaty, uncertain', through Spanish precario, with -idad forming the noun that names instability or vulnerability.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal or analytical contexts about social or economic risk, so it fits news, reports, and policy language more than casual conversation.
Other meanings
- instabilitynoun
- vulnerabilitynoun
Opposites
- estabilidadstabilitynoun
Related words
- precarioprecariousadjective
- precariamenteprecariouslyadverb