Desiguales (en. Unequal)

/de.siˈɣwa.leɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

It refers to groups or elements that do not have the same characteristics or conditions.

Job opportunities are unequal in different regions of the country.

Las oportunidades laborales son desiguales en diferentes regiones del país.

Describes a relationship in which the parties do not have the same power or status.

The relationship was unequal, with power clearly more balanced towards one of the individuals.

La relación era desigual, con un poder claramente más equilibrado hacia uno de los individuos.

Indicates a lack of equivalence in terms of money, resources, or rights.

The distribution of wealth is increasingly unequal in our society.

La distribución de la riqueza es cada vez más desiguale en nuestra sociedad.

Derived from the Latin 'disaequalis', which means 'not equal'.

social inequality

Condition in which there are groups with different levels of access to resources and rights.

desigualdad social

unequal relationships

Interactions where there is a marked inequality in power or status.

relaciones desiguales

unequal opportunities

Unequal access to resources or opportunities among different groups.

oportunidades desiguales

equal

That does not present differences; that is the same in quantity, quality, etc.

igual

equity

Principle that seeks justice and equality of rights.

equidad

difference

The quality of being distinct or not equal.

diferencia

Notable differences between groups in everyday life.

In this neighborhood, living conditions are unequal.

En este barrio, las condiciones de vida son desiguales.

Situations where there is a clear imbalance.

This game is full of unequal situations among the teams.

Este partido está lleno de situaciones desiguales entre los equipos.