What is the Spanish word for "unemployment"?

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

English

unemployment

Spanish

desempleo

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Examples of how to use "unemployment" in Spanish

English
The unemployment level is rising.
Spanish
El nivel de desempleo está aumentando.
English
Rising unemployment worried the local community.
Spanish
El aumento del desempleo preocupó a la comunidad local.
English
She studies the causes of unemployment.
Spanish
Ella estudia las causas del desempleo.
English
Unemployment increased after the factory closed.
Spanish
El desempleo aumentó después del cierre de la fábrica.
English
The government announced plans to reduce unemployment.
Spanish
El gobierno anunció planes para reducir el desempleo.

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