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    Desventaja (en. Disadvantage)

    /dez.venˈta.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation that implies a lack of advantages in a comparison.
    The disadvantage of not having experience is evident in that job.
    La desventaja de no tener experiencia es evidente en ese trabajo.
    Condition that generates a difficulty or an obstacle.
    A disadvantage of living in the city is the high cost of living.
    Una desventaja de vivir en la ciudad es el alto costo de vida.
    Impediment that affects the development of an activity or project.
    The main disadvantage of the plan is the lack of funding.
    La principal desventaja del plan es la falta de financiamiento.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation, and 'ventaja' which comes from the Latin 'vantagia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be at a disadvantage
    To be in a less favorable position compared to others.
    estar en desventaja
    to gain an advantage
    To obtain a benefit from a situation that could be considered a disadvantage.
    sacar ventaja

    Related Words

    advantage
    Situation of superiority or benefit compared to others.
    ventaja
    drawback
    Circumstance that can result in unfavorable outcomes.
    inconveniente

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the wrong side
    When there is no investment, you are always on the wrong side.
    Cuando no se inversión, siempre estás en el lado equivocado.
    To lose the play
    Whenever he plays, it seems like he loses the play.
    Siempre que él juega, parece que pierde la jugada.