How to Say "inequality" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “inequality” is “desigualdad” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La desigualdad económica está creciendo en todo el mundo.
Economic inequality is growing all over the world.
Debemos luchar por eliminar la desigualdad de género.
We must fight to eliminate gender inequality.
Hay una gran desigualdad entre los barrios ricos y pobres.
There is a great disparity between rich and poor neighborhoods.
The '-dad' Trick
Most Spanish words ending in '-dad' are feminine and correspond to English words ending in '-ty' (equality, liberty, inequality).
Linking types of inequality
To specify what kind of inequality you are talking about, use 'de' followed by the topic, like 'desigualdad de oportunidades' (inequality of opportunities).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el desigualdad”
Correction: la desigualdad. Words ending in -dad are always feminine.
Other Meanings of “desigualdad”
“desigualdad” can also mean:
- mathematical expressions like '>' or '<'(C1, formal)
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