World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdesempregado
Pronunciation / Transliteration: de.zẽ.pɾeˈɡa.du
"Ele ficou desempregado no mês passado."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not having a job; currently unemployed.
"Der Staat unterstützt arbeitslose Menschen finanziell." - 2
Without work or occupation in a broader, situational context.
"Nach der Fabrikschließung standen viele Arbeiter plötzlich arbeitslos da."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle High German words 'arbeit' (labor, toil, trouble) combined with the suffix '-lôs' (less, lacking). The term historically evolved from describing someone lacking physical strength or capability for hardship into its modern economic sense denoting joblessness.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Arbeitlos"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Arbeitlos" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
au chômage
Transliteration: o ʃo.maʒ
"Il est actuellement au chômage."
arbeitslos
Transliteration: ˈaʁ.baɪtˌloːs
"Viele Menschen sind in dieser Region arbeitslos."
disoccupato
Transliteration: di.sok.kuˈpa.to
"Cerca lavoro perché è disoccupato."
desempleado
Transliteration: des.em.pleˈa.ðo
"El número de personas desempleadas ha disminuido."
desempregado
Transliteration: de.zẽ.pɾeˈɡa.du
"Ele ficou desempregado no mês passado."
बेरोज़गार
Transliteration: berozgar
"देश में बेरोज़गार युवाओं की संख्या बढ़ रही है।"
失业的
Transliteration: shī yè de
"政府正在帮助失业的工人。"
실직한
Transliteration: siljikan
"그는 실직한 상태로 새 직장을 찾고 있다."
失業した
Transliteration: shitsugyō shita
"彼は経済危機で失業した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsA systematic scientific study or inventory documenting the variety and abundance of plant and animal species within a specific habitat or region.
A retail business that sells various types of animals, pet food, supplies, and accessories.
A piece of cloth, varying in size, color, and design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or as a signal.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Arbeitlos"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.