How to Say "imbalance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “imbalance” is “desequilibrio” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Casi me caigo por un pequeño desequilibrio al caminar.
I almost fell because of a small loss of balance while walking.
Hay un desequilibrio evidente entre la oferta y la demanda.
There is an obvious mismatch between supply and demand.
El médico dice que tengo un desequilibrio hormonal.
The doctor says I have a hormonal imbalance.
It's a masculine noun
Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the standard rule. Always use masculine articles: 'el desequilibrio' or 'un desequilibrio'.
Using 'de' to describe it
To specify what kind of imbalance it is, just add 'de' plus the subject, like 'desequilibrio de fuerzas' (imbalance of forces).
Confusing with 'desequilibrado'
Mistake: “Él tiene un desequilibrado.”
Correction: Él tiene un desequilibrio.
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