Parcialidad (en. Bias)
/paɾsjalidad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Tendency to favor one side or group in a situation.
The jury's partiality was evident during the trial.
La parcialidad del jurado fue evidente durante el juicio.
Lack of objectivity or impartiality.
His opinion lacks partiality due to his personal relationship with the candidate.
Su opinión carece de parcialidad debido a su relación personal con el candidato.
Marked preference for something or someone.
The partiality of the media can influence public opinion.
La parcialidad de los medios de comunicación puede influir en la opinión pública.
Etymology
From Latin 'partialitas', which derives from 'pars', meaning part.
Common Phrases and Expressions
partiality in justice
Injustice or lack of equality in a judgment or decision.
parcialidad en la justicia
to act with partiality
Favoritism in decision-making.
actuar con parcialidad
to be part of the partiality
Getting involved on one side of a conflict without being fair.
ser parte de la parcialidad
Related Words
partial
Not total, done partially.
parcial
object
What is perceived or taken into consideration.
objeto
Slang Meanings
Lack of neutrality in opinions.
His comment was filled with partiality.
Su comentario estaba lleno de parcialidad.
Preferring one team or group over another in a competitive context.
His partiality for the local team is obvious.
Su parcialidad por el equipo local es obvia.