dis-

dis-(
dees
)
A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., auto, pre).
prefix
a. dis-
La gente está disconforme con los gobiernos autoritarios y corruptos.People are dissatisfied with authoritarian and corrupt governments.
a. dis-
Laura tiene una discapacidad física que le impide salir sola a la calle.Laura has a physical disability which prevents her from going out by herself.
a. dys-
Sospechaba que Mario tenía dislexia porque tenía problemas con la lectura y escritura.I suspected Mario had dyslexia because was having trouble with reading and writing.
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