disparidades
/dispaɾidades/from spelling rules
The English phrase "disparities" is translated into Spanish as disparidades.
disparidades refers to differences between things that are expected to be equal or similar.
Which one should you use?
While disparidades is a direct translation, you might use diferencias to simply convey the concept of differences or desigualdades if you wish to specifically emphasize the notion of inequality within those disparities.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word brechas is commonly used to refer to disparities, particularly when discussing social, economic or gender contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun form is disparidad.
How do you pronounce it?
/dispaɾidades/
Did you know?
- The word disparatado describes something so 'disparate' or far from the norm that it is considered completely absurd or crazy.
- While disparidades is formal, the word brecha literally describes a physical hole or breach in a wall before it is used to describe social gaps.
- In a legal context, a disparidad de criterios is not just a difference in data, but a formal way to describe when two judges disagree on how to interpret the law.
Examples in context
- Las disparidades económicas entre los países desarrollados y en vías de desarrollo son enormes.The economic disparities between developed and developing countries are enormous.
- En nuestra sociedad, todavía existen desigualdades en el acceso a la educación.In our society, there are still disparities in access to education.
- Las diferencias salariales entre hombres y mujeres son una muestra clara de las asimetrías de género.The salary differences between men and women are a clear example of gender disparities.
- Existen disparidades económicas en la región.There are economic disparities in the region.
- Debemos reducir las disparidades de género.We must reduce gender disparities.
- Las disparidades de precios son muy claras.The price disparities are very clear.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a sociology report.
- ElenaMira estas disparidades de ingresos en la ciudad.Look at these income disparities in the city.
- JavierEs increíble que sea tan desigual.It is incredible that it is so unequal.
- ElenaDebemos analizar las causas de estas disparidades.We must analyze the causes of these disparities.
- JavierEstoy de acuerdo, Elena.I agree, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
