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Spanish word
subdesarrollado
Pronunciation
IPA/suβðesaroˈʝaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveunderdeveloped
Example
Este país sigue subdesarrollado en muchos sectores.
This country remains underdeveloped in many sectors.
More examples
El barrio se considera subdesarrollado por la falta de infraestructuras.
The neighborhood is considered underdeveloped because of the lack of infrastructure.
Core concept
Country or sector lacking full infrastructure and basic services.
Common phrases
país subdesarrollado
underdeveloped country
sector subdesarrollado
underdeveloped sector
territorio subdesarrollado
underdeveloped territory
Similar words
atrasado: Modernization and technological adoption proceed slowly, delaying social and economic progress.
poco desarrollado: Growth remains limited and stays at an early or modest stage of development.
empobrecido: Economic conditions are poor, with low incomes, scarce resources, and little investment.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica falta de desarrollo pleno; se usa para referirse a países o sectores que aún presentan carencias en infraestructura y servicios básicos.
Word origin
From the Spanish prefix sub- 'under' plus desarrollado 'developed', which derives from the verb desarrollar 'to develop'.
Usage tips
- In formal or diplomatic contexts speakers often prefer país en vías de desarrollo or país en desarrollo as softer alternatives to subdesarrollado.
Opposites
- desarrolladodevelopedadjective
Related words
- subdesarrollounderdevelopmentnoun