injusticia
“injusticia” means “injustice” in Spanish (a lack of fairness or a specific unfair act).
injustice
Also: unfairness, wrong
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Es una injusticia que no me dejen ir a la fiesta.
A2It's an injustice that they won't let me go to the party.
Debemos luchar contra la injusticia social en nuestras ciudades.
B1We must fight against social injustice in our cities.
El abogado denunció la injusticia cometida durante el juicio.
C1The lawyer denounced the injustice committed during the trial.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'iniustitia', which combines 'in-' (not/without) and 'iustitia' (justice). It follows the same pattern as the English word 'injustice'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'injusticia' only for legal situations?
No, you can use it for anything that feels unfair, from losing a game to not getting a promotion at work.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, 'injusticias' is used when talking about multiple unfair acts or situations.
How do I say 'That's unfair' using this word?
You would say 'Eso es una injusticia'. If you want to use an adjective instead, say 'Eso es injusto'.