🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

disparidad de edad

Pronunciation / Transliteration: disparidad de edad

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Age Disparity/eɪdʒ dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La disparidad de edad entre los dos candidatos generó preocupaciones."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The condition of being unequal in age, often referring to differences in age between individuals or groups.

    "The age disparity between the two candidates raised concerns about their ability to relate to younger voters."
  2. 2

    A significant difference in age that can affect relationships, opportunities, or social dynamics.

    "In many cultures, age disparity in marriages is common and can lead to various social implications."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'age' originates from the Latin 'aetas', meaning 'age, period of life', while 'disparity' comes from the Latin 'disparitas', meaning 'inequality'. The combination reflects a modern understanding of social and economic differences based on age, particularly in demographic studies.

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