How to Say "brain drain" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “brain drain” is “fuga” — B2 level.
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nounB2formal
loss of skilled people ('fuga de cerebros')
Examples
El gobierno está preocupado por la fuga de capitales hacia el extranjero.
The government is worried about the flight of capital abroad.
La fuga de cerebros es un problema serio para la innovación tecnológica.
The brain drain is a serious problem for technological innovation.
Figurative Use
In this context, 'fuga' is used metaphorically to describe something valuable (like money or intelligence) leaving rapidly, similar to how water leaks out.
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