What is the Spanish word for "deprivation"?

Learn how to say "deprivation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

deprivation

Spanish

privación

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Alternative translations of "deprivation"

carencia
falta
pérdida
escasez

Examples of how to use "deprivation" in Spanish

English
Sleep deprivation can be very dangerous.
Spanish
La privación del sueño puede ser muy peligrosa.
English
Sleep deprivation affects my energy and focus.
Spanish
La privación del sueño afecta mi energía y concentración.
English
Food deprivation harms a child's growth.
Spanish
La privación de alimentos perjudica el crecimiento de un niño.
English
He spoke about sensory deprivation in class.
Spanish
Habló sobre la privación sensorial en clase.
English
Financial deprivation forced them to change plans.
Spanish
La privación económica los obligó a cambiar de planes.

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