La clase baja
Example: La clase baja ha jugado un papel crucial en la historia social.
Definition
"La clase baja" refers to the social group consisting of individuals with limited economic resources, often engaged in manual or low-paying jobs. This group generally has less access to education and political power and plays a significant role in shaping social and historical dynamics.
Etymology
The term "la clase baja" comes from Spanish, where "clase" means social class and "baja" means low or lower. It literally translates to 'the lower class,' describing the socioeconomic status of the group. The phrase has been used historically to differentiate social strata based on wealth and occupation.
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"La clase baja" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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