La desigualdad
Example: La desigualdad social afecta profundamente el desarrollo económico.
Definition
"La desigualdad" refers to the condition where there is an unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, or treatment among individuals or groups, often leading to social or economic disparities. For example, social inequality profoundly affects economic development.
Etymology
The term "la desigualdad" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'un-' or 'non-', combined with 'igualdad,' which means 'equality.' Originating from Latin 'aequalitas,' it literally means the opposite of equality, highlighting differences and imbalance. Did you know? The concept has been discussed since ancient times in philosophy and social theory.
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"La desigualdad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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