Inferiores (en. Inferior)

/in-fe-ɾio-ɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Refers to people, things, or situations that have an inferior position or quality.

The facilities of the old building were considered inferior.

Las instalaciones del antiguo edificio eran consideradas inferiores.

Qualities or characteristics of lesser value or quality.

The budget brand offers products made of inferior materials.

La marca económica ofrece productos de materiales inferiores.

In a hierarchy, those occupying a less privileged position.

Workers on the production line are often classified as inferior in the company.

Los trabajadores en la línea de producción suelen ser clasificados como inferiores en la empresa.

From Latin 'inferior', which means 'lower'.

to treat someone inferior

To treat someone with less respect or consideration.

dar un trato inferior

to feel inferior

To have a perception of lesser personal value compared to others.

sentirse inferior

lower class

Social group classified at the lowest rung of the hierarchy.

clase inferior

inferiority

State or condition of being inferior.

inferioridad

superior

That is at a higher level or degree.

superior

subordinated

That is under the control or authority of another.

subordinado

Inferior, used in the context of disqualifying someone.

That guy is inferior compared to the others.

Ese tipo es inferior en comparación con los demás.

Inferiors, referring to a group considered to be of low quality.

That brand is inferior, it's not worth it.

Esa marca es de inferiores, no vale la pena.