el hacinamiento
-the overcrowding
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hacinamiento

el hacinamiento(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. overcrowding
La llegada de miles de refugiados generó hacinamiento en el refugio.The arrival of thousands of refugees created overcrowding in the shelters.
a. piling
Para evitar el hacinamiento interminable de objetos inútiles en casa, organizamos una venta de garaje.To avoid the incessant piling of useless objects at home, we held a garage sale.
b. heaping
La decisión de la ciudad de no reciclar provocó el hacinamiento de basura en los vertederos.The city's decision to not recycle led to the heaping of trash in its landfills.
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