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  4. desalojos

desalojos

/desaˈloxos/
evictions

El aumento de los desalojos ha generado preocupación social.

The rise in evictions has caused social concern.


Law
formal

The legal process of removing tenants or occupants from a property, typically due to non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms.

El juez ordenó los desalojos de los inquilinos morosos.

The judge ordered the evictions of the delinquent tenants.

Los desalojos forzosos son un problema creciente en las ciudades.

Forced evictions are an increasing problem in cities.

In legal contexts, 'desalojos' refers to court-ordered removals, often involving law enforcement.

Collocations

desalojos forzososforced evictionsproceso de desalojoeviction process

Synonyms

expulsionesdesocupaciones

Antonyms

ocupacionesalquileres

Related Phrases

desalojo forzosophrase
forced eviction

Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'desalojos' is often used in the plural to refer to multiple eviction cases.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'desalojar' (to evict), from 'des-' (prefix indicating removal) + 'alojar' (to lodge).

Usage Notes

In informal contexts, 'desalojos' may refer to any forced removal, including non-legal situations like natural disasters.

Word Breakdown

des-
removal
prefix
+
alojar
to lodge
root
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