Injusticia (en. Injustice)
/in-xus-'ti-sja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action or situation that does not conform to the principles of justice.
Social injustice is a problem that affects many communities.
La injusticia social es un problema que afecta a muchas comunidades.
Unequal or discriminatory treatment towards a group or individual.
The injustice suffered by the workers was reported in the meeting.
La injusticia sufrida por los trabajadores fue denunciada en la reunión.
Absence of equity in the administration of rights and obligations.
The case of the prisoner shows the injustice of the judicial system.
El caso del prisionero muestra la injusticia del sistema judicial.
Etymology
From the Latin 'injustitia', meaning lack of justice.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social injustice
Condition in which groups or individuals are treated unequally in society.
injusticia social
to shout for justice
To protest or demand equity and righteousness in the face of an injustice.
gritar por justicia
to fight against injustice
To strive to combat situations and acts that are considered unjust.
luchar contra la injusticia
Related Words
justice
Moral principle that leads to the respect and fulfillment of people’s rights.
justicia
oppression
Dominance of one group over another, causing suffering and lack of rights.
opresión
discrimination
Unequal treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, or status.
discriminación
Slang Meanings
Life is hard
In this world of injustice, one can only say that life is hard.
En este mundo de injusticia, solo se puede decir que la vida es dura.
It’s not fair
That ruling is a total injustice; it's not fair.
Ese fallo es una total injusticia, no es justo.