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"Sobrepoblación" is a noun which is often translated as "overpopulation", and "superpoblación" is a noun which is also often translated as "overpopulation". Learn more about the difference between "sobrepoblación" and "superpoblación" below.
la sobrepoblación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
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a. overpopulation
Los expertos temen que la sobrepoblación acabe con los recursos de nuestro planeta.Experts fear that overpopulation will exhaust our planet's resources.
la superpoblación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. overpopulation
La falta de predadores naturales ocasionó la superpoblación de mariquitas en la zona.The lack of natural predators caused the overpopulation of ladybugs in the area.
b. overcrowding
La excesiva urbanización causará problemas de superpoblación en las escuelas locales.Excessive urbanization will lead to overcrowding problems in local schools.
