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desigualdad
/desiɣwalˈðað/
inequality
La desigualdad de ingresos es un problema grave.
Income inequality is a serious problem.
formal
The state of being unequal in status, rights, opportunities, or resources.
La desigualdad social afecta a millones de personas.
Social inequality affects millions of people.
Often used in political and academic discourse regarding social justice.
Law
formal
Lack of equality in legal rights or treatment under the law.
La Constitución prohíbe la desigualdad ante la ley.
The Constitution prohibits inequality before the law.
Refers to discriminatory practices or unequal application of justice.
Finance
formal
Disparity in wealth, income, or economic power.
La desigualdad económica ha aumentado en la última década.
Economic inequality has increased in the last decade.
Commonly discussed in economics regarding wealth distribution.
Collocations
desigualdad socialsocial inequalitydesigualdad de génerogender inequalitydesigualdad económicaeconomic inequalityluchar contra la desigualdadfight against inequality
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Memorize 'desigualdad social' and 'desigualdad de género' as fixed phrases, as they are the most frequent uses in news and academic texts.
Gold Rule
Adjective vs. Noun
Use 'desigual' (adj) to describe things (e.g., 'un trato desigual'), and 'desigualdad' (noun) to name the concept (e.g., 'la desigualdad es mala').
Word Origin
From Old French 'desigualté', derived from 'des-' (opposite of) + 'igual' (equal) + '-dad' (state/condition).
Usage Notes
A formal noun used in serious contexts. Do not confuse with 'desigual' (adjective).
Word Breakdown
des-
not / opposite of
prefixigual
equal
root-dad
-ity / state of being
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