Desequilibrio (en. Imbalance)

/deseɣwilibɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of instability or decompensation in a system.
The imbalance in the economy has caused a crisis.
El desequilibrio en la economía ha causado una crisis.
Disruption in the harmony or equality between parts.
The ecological imbalance is affecting many species.
El desequilibrio ecológico está afectando a muchas especies.
Lack of proportion in the distribution of elements.
The imbalance in the workload is generating stress in the team.
El desequilibrio en la carga de trabajo está generando estrés en el equipo.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation, and 'equilibrium', which comes from the Latin 'aequilibrium'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional imbalance
State of psychological instability.
desequilibrio emocional
market imbalance
Situation in which supply and demand are not balanced.
desequilibrio del mercado
ecological imbalance
Disruption in the natural balance of an ecosystem.
desequilibrio ecológico

Related Words

balance
State in which forces or elements are in balance.
equilibrio
stability
Condition of being firm and not undergoing changes.
estabilidad
compensation
Action of balancing or counteracting something.
compensación

Slang Meanings

Lose one's head over something.
He was so excited that he became a little unbalanced.
Estaba tan emocionado que se volvió un poco desequilibrado.
Not being in one's best mental state.
Since he had that problem, it seems like he has an imbalance.
Desde que tuvo ese problema, parece que tiene un desequilibrio.