marginación
/maɾxinaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'marginalisation' is translated into Spanish as marginación.
marginación refers to the act of treating a person or group as insignificant or peripheral within a society.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun marginación is derived from the word margen, which means 'margin'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action, use the verb marginar (to marginalise). To describe a person or group that has been affected by this process, use the adjective marginado (marginalised).
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾxinaθjon/
Did you know?
- A common idiomatic expression using the root is estar al margen, which means to stay out of a situation or to remain an observer without getting involved.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a 'marginal' person is not just someone marginalised, but can be a slang term for someone living in extreme poverty.
- In a business or banking context, a margen refers to the 'profit margin', a term that uses the same concept of a 'boundary' or 'difference'.
Examples in context
- El informe se enfoca en la marginalización de los pueblos indígenas en Latinoamérica.The report focuses on the marginalisation of indigenous peoples in Latin America.
- Es necesario desarrollar políticas para combatir la exclusión social en nuestra sociedad.It is necessary to develop policies to combat social exclusion in our society.
- La marginación de las minorías es un problema social.The marginalisation of minorities is a social problem.
- La marginación social afecta a muchas personas.Social marginalisation affects many people.
- Debemos luchar contra la marginación de las minorías.We must fight against the marginalisation of minorities.
- Ese sistema provoca la marginación de los más pobres.That system causes the marginalisation of the poorest.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a sociological article.
- AlejandroEl artículo habla sobre la marginación en las ciudades.The article talks about marginalisation in cities.
- MaríaEs un problema muy grave para la sociedad.It is a very serious problem for society.
- AlejandroCierto, la marginación crea mucha desigualdad.True, marginalisation creates much inequality.
- MaríaNecesitamos soluciones urgentes para este tema.We need urgent solutions for this issue.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
