segregación
/seɡɾeɡaˈθjon/
The English word 'segregation' is translated into Spanish as segregación.
Politics, public policy.
Meaning: politics, public policy (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of this noun is created by adding -es to the end of the singular form, resulting in segregaciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɡɾeɡaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a distinct way of discussing racial separation through the term castas, referring to the rigid social hierarchy of the Spanish Empire that predates modern concepts of segregación.
- The verb form segregar is often used in Spanish to describe the process of a gland or organ secreting a substance.
- The suffix -ción in segregación is a direct descendant of the Latin suffix -tiōnem, which is the same root that produced the English suffix '-tion'.
Examples in context
- Debemos poner fin a la expansión urbana descontrolada y luchar contra la segregación espacial, mientas se sigue garantizando el derecho a la vivienda.We must stop urban sprawl and fight against physical segregation while still guaranteeing the right to housing.This sentence illustrates the use of segregación in the context of spatial or physical segregation in urban environments.Tatoeba #1890542 by teskmon, translation #430074 by witbrock
- La segregación racial fue una realidad en el pasadoRacial segregation was a reality in the past
- La discriminación de las minorías llevó a la segregaciónDiscrimination against minorities led to segregation
- La marginación social puede llevar a la segregaciónSocial marginalization can lead to segregation
- El proceso de gentrificación está causando exclusión y segregaciónThe process of gentrification is causing exclusion and segregation
- la segregación racial en los Estados UnidosRacial segregation in the United States
- la segregación socioeconómica en las grandes ciudadesSocioeconomic segregation in major cities
- La segregación racial fue un problema histórico.Racial segregation was a historical problem.
- El informe critica la segregación socioeconómica en la ciudad.The report criticizes socioeconomic segregation in the city.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a sociology documentary.
- Alejandro¿Viste el documental sobre la segregación?Did you see the documentary about segregation?
- SofíaSí, me pareció muy impactante, Alejandro.Yes, I found it very impactful, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs un tema complejo para la política actual.It is a complex issue for current politics.
- SofíaTienes razón, es un desafío social enorme.You are right, it is an enormous social challenge.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry segregación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries segregación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
