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    Brecha (en. Gap)

    /ˈbɾe.t͡ʃa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opening or break in a surface.
    The gap in the wall let in the cold.
    La brecha en la pared dejó entrar el frío.
    Difference or inequality between two groups or phenomena.
    There is a significant economic gap between social classes.
    Hay una brecha económica significativa entre las clases sociales.
    Interruption in a process or continuity.
    The gap in communication caused misunderstandings.
    La brecha en la comunicación causó malentendidos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'brēchĭa', which means 'cleft or rupture'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    generational gap
    Difference in ideas and values between different generations.
    brecha generacional
    digital divide
    Inequality in access to technology and the internet.
    brecha digital
    wage gap
    Difference in income between different groups of workers.
    brecha salarial

    Related Words

    rupture
    Trait that indicates the separation of something into two or more parts.
    ruptura
    difference
    Characteristic that distinguishes some things from others.
    diferencia
    inequality
    Lack of equality in treatment or conditions.
    desigualdad

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, a gap may refer to a missed opportunity.
    That decision was a gap I didn't take advantage of.
    Esa decisión fue una brecha que no aproveché.
    Gap can be colloquially used to refer to the disparity in attitudes between friends.
    The gap between us is getting bigger.
    La brecha entre nosotros es cada vez más grande.