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    Desigual (en. Unequal)

    /desiɡwal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not uniform or has differences.
    The terrain was uneven, with hills and valleys.
    El terreno era desigual, con colinas y valles.
    Lacking equality in quality or quantity.
    The distribution of resources is unequal between the regions.
    La distribución de recursos es desigual entre las regiones.
    Referring to relationships between people or objects, where there are marked differences.
    Working conditions are very unequal across different sectors.
    Las condiciones laborales son muy desiguales en diferentes sectores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inequalis', which means 'not equal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social inequalities
    Differences in access to resources between different social groups.
    desigualdades sociales
    unequal relationship
    A relationship in which the parties have different levels of power or resources.
    relación desigual
    unfair competition
    Situation in which competitors do not have the same chances of success.
    competencia desigual

    Related Words

    equal
    That is the same in quantity, quality, or nature.
    igual
    equity
    Principle of justice that seeks equality of rights.
    equidad
    inequality
    The quality of not being equal in quantity or nature.
    desigualdad

    Slang Meanings

    Unequal in fashion
    That design is very uneven, but I love it.
    Ese diseño es muy desigual, pero me encanta.
    Referring to unfair situations
    That situation is completely unfair.
    Esa situación es completamente desigual.