grupo minoritario
/ɡɾupo minoɾitaɾjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "minority group" is translated into Spanish as grupo minoritario.
The term refers to a group that forms a minority.
Meaning: group that forms a minority (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may occasionally encounter the terms grupos minoritarios or grupos minorizados to refer to minority groups. In Argentina, the phrase grupos subrepresentados may be used for the same purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple groups, use the plural form grupos minoritarios.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾupo minoɾitaɾjo/
Did you know?
- In a political debate in Mexico, using grupos minoritarios might sound strictly mathematical, whereas grupos minorizados carries a much stronger connotation of social justice and systemic oppression.
- While grupo is now a standard word, its early roots in some regions were tied to groppo, which refers to a knot or a tangle.
- Spanish uses the same adjective minoritario to describe things like 'minority shareholders' or 'minority reports', moving beyond social groups to financial and legal contexts.
Examples in context
- Es importante luchar por los derechos de los grupos minoritarios en nuestra sociedad.It is important to fight for the rights of minority groups in our society.
- El grupo minoritario lucha por sus derechos.The minority group fights for its rights.
- Es un grupo minoritario en esta ciudad.It is a minority group in this city.
- Debemos proteger los derechos de cada grupo minoritario.We must protect the rights of every minority group.
- El estudio analiza a este grupo minoritario.The study analyzes this minority group.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a sociology project at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Qué estudias en la universidad?What are you studying at the university?
- MaríaEstudio cómo ayuda el gobierno a cada grupo minoritario.I study how the government helps every minority group.
- MateoEs un tema muy importante para la sociedad.It is a very important topic for society.
- MaríaSí, es fundamental para la igualdad.Yes, it is fundamental for equality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grupo, minoritario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
