How to Say "unbalanced" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “unbalanced” is “desigual” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Vivimos en una sociedad muy desigual.
We live in a very unequal society.
Fue una lucha desigual entre el gigante y el pequeño.
It was an unbalanced fight between the giant and the small one.
Hay una distribución desigual de la riqueza.
There is an unequal distribution of wealth.
Desigual vs. Diferente
While both mean things aren't the same, 'desigual' specifically implies that one side is higher, lower, better, or worse—like a tilted scale.
Using it for 'different'
Mistake: “Tengo dos zapatos desiguales.”
Correction: Tengo dos zapatos diferentes. Use 'desigual' for things that should be level/equal but aren't. Use 'diferente' for variety.
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