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parcial
/paɾˈθjal/
partial
Tiene una visión parcial del problema.
He has a partial view of the problem.
general
Partial; incomplete or not covering the whole
El informe es solo parcial; falta información importante.
The report is only partial; important information is missing.
Often used to describe something that is not complete or full.
general
Bias; showing favoritism or prejudice
El juez fue acusado de ser parcial en su decisión.
The judge was accused of being biased in his decision.
In this sense, it implies a lack of impartiality.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Pay attention to the context to determine whether 'parcial' means 'partial' or 'biased'.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Remember that 'parcial' can have two distinct meanings in Spanish, unlike English where 'partial' typically means 'incomplete'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'partialis', meaning 'of a part'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'parcial' can mean both 'partial' (incomplete) and 'biased' (showing favoritism). The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Word Breakdown
par-
part
prefix-cial
relating to
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés