What is the Spanish word for "oppression"?

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

English

oppression

Spanish

opresión

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Alternative translations of "oppression"

represión
tiranía
dominación
persecución

Examples of how to use "oppression" in Spanish

English
A history of oppression made them strong.
Spanish
Una historia de opresión los hizo fuertes.
English
The novel describes the oppression of workers.
Spanish
La novela describe la opresión de los trabajadores.
English
She spoke about oppression during the meeting.
Spanish
Ella habló sobre la opresión durante la reunión.
English
History classes discuss political oppression often.
Spanish
Las clases de historia discuten a menudo la opresión política.
English
They protested against oppression in the streets.
Spanish
Protestaron contra la opresión en las calles.

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