What is the Spanish word for "discrimination"?

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

English

discrimination

Spanish

discriminación

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Alternative translations of "discrimination"

diferenciación
selección
distinción
exclusión

Examples of how to use "discrimination" in Spanish

English
Racial discrimination is a serious issue.
Spanish
La discriminación racial es un problema grave.
English
She spoke about discrimination at school.
Spanish
Ella habló sobre la discriminación en la escuela.
English
Laws protect people from discrimination and harm.
Spanish
Las leyes protegen a las personas de la discriminación y el daño.
English
They trained staff to prevent discrimination at work.
Spanish
Capacitaron al personal para prevenir la discriminación en el trabajo.
English
He felt anger after experiencing discrimination yesterday.
Spanish
Él sintió ira después de experimentar discriminación ayer.

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