Prejuicio (en. Prejudice)

pɾeˈxuðiðo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Unfavorable belief towards something or someone without adequate knowledge.

Racial prejudice is a significant social problem.

El prejuicio racial es un problema social significativo.

Judgment or ruling presented without detailed examination.

Many prejudices arise from ignorance.

Muchos prejuicios surgen de la ignorancia.

From Latin 'praejudicium', which means 'prejudged'.

class prejudice

Negative opinions based on a person's social class.

prejuicio de clase

sexual prejudice

Erroneous judgments about a person due to their sexual orientation.

prejuicio sexual

overcome prejudices

Eliminate preconceived beliefs about individuals or groups.

superar prejuicios

discrimination

Unequal treatment of people based on race, gender, or beliefs.

discriminación

stereotype

Widespread belief about a group that simplifies and distorts reality.

estereotipo

Unfounded judgment

That comment is just an unfounded prejudice.

Ese comentario es solo un prejuicio sin fundamento.

Bias in perception

The prejudice in others' gaze can be harmful.

El prejuicio en la mirada ajena puede ser dañino.