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    Desplazamiento (en. Displacement)

    /desplaθamiˈento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of displacing or being displaced.
    The displacement of people due to war is a serious problem.
    El desplazamiento de personas debido a la guerra es un problema grave.
    Change of position of a body or element.
    The displacement of the car was necessary to free the street.
    El desplazamiento del coche fue necesario para liberar la calle.
    The distance traveled during movement.
    The train displacement was 300 kilometers.
    El desplazamiento del tren fue de 300 kilómetros.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'desplazar' and the suffix '-miento.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Forced displacement
    Movement of people involuntarily, often due to conflicts or disasters.
    desplazamiento forzado
    Displacement of population
    Change in the location of a group of people, usually in large quantities.
    desplazamiento de población

    Related Words

    Displace
    Moving something from one place to another.
    desplazar
    Movement
    Action of moving or changing location.
    movimiento
    Transfer
    Action of transferring or being transferred.
    traslado

    Slang Meanings

    Quick change of place in an informal context.
    I had to make a quick displacement to avoid being late.
    Tuve que hacer un desplazamiento rápido para no llegar tarde.
    Situation of moving or relocating.
    This year I am in a displacement, frequently changing houses.
    Este año estoy en un desplazamiento, cambiando de casa frecuentemente.