Spanish Conversation · Level 162
29 words
Spanish word
redistribución
Pronunciation
IPA/reðistɾiβuˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounredistribution
Example
La redistribución de la riqueza reduce la desigualdad.
The redistribution of wealth reduces inequality.
More examples
Necesitamos una redistribución de tareas para que todos contribuyan.
We need a redistribution of household chores so that everyone contributes.
Core concept
Reallocation of goods, income, or resources among people or groups.
Common phrases
redistribución de tareas
redistribution of household chores
redistribución del tiempo
redistribution of time
Similar words
distribución: Distributes goods or resources to recipients or places according to demand or set criteria.
repartición: Divides goods or resources into portions to be given to separate recipients or uses.
asignación: Allocates resources or funds to a specific purpose, project, or budget line.
transferencia: Transfers assets or resources from one person, account, or entity to another.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso por el cual se vuelven a repartir bienes, recursos o ingresos entre personas o grupos, a menudo con fines de ajuste social o económico.
Word origin
From Spanish re- 'again' plus distribución (from Latin distributio, from distribuere 'to distribute'), originally naming a distribution carried out again.
Usage tips
- Commonly used in political or economic discussions, so speakers usually specify what is being redistributed (for example, redistribución de la riqueza) to avoid vague or charged statements.
Opposites
- concentraciónconcentrationnoun
Related words
- redistribuirredistributeverb
- redistribuidoredistributedadjective