What is the Spanish word for "overcrowding"?

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

English

overcrowding

Spanish

hacinamiento

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Alternative translations of "overcrowding"

aglomeración
congestión
masificación

Examples of how to use "overcrowding" in Spanish

English
Overcrowding is a serious problem in our schools.
Spanish
El hacinamiento es un problema grave en nuestras escuelas.
English
Overcrowding made the buses uncomfortable today.
Spanish
El hacinamiento hizo que los autobuses estuvieran incómodos hoy.
English
The hospital closed a ward due to overcrowding.
Spanish
El hospital cerró una sala debido al hacinamiento.
English
Students complained about classroom overcrowding after lunch.
Spanish
Los estudiantes se quejaron del hacinamiento en las aulas después del almuerzo.
English
Local officials warned that overcrowding could cause problems.
Spanish
Las autoridades locales advirtieron que el hacinamiento podría causar problemas.

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