inseguridad
la inseguridad
inseguridad
inseguridad(
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seh
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goo
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dahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (lack of protection)
a. lack of safety
Se incrementó el número de patrulleros para combatir la inseguridad en el barrio.The number of police cars increased to combat the lack of safety in the neighborhood.
b. insecurity
La sensación de inseguridad en la zona turística aumentó con los últimos tres robos.The feeling of insecurity in the tourist area increased following the last three robberies.
c. lack of law and order
La gente tenía miedo a salir a la calle por la inseguridad surgida a raíz de los disturbios.People were afraid to venture outside because of the lack of law and order in the aftermath of the riots.
2. (lack of confidence)
3. (lack of stability)
a. uncertainty
Estamos atravesando un momento de gran inseguridad.We are living through times of great uncertainty.
b. unsteadiness
La inseguridad de la economía sigue afectando al mercado inmobiliario de forma negativa.The unsteadiness of the economy continues to have a negative effect on the housing market.
inseguridadNoun
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (falta de confianza)
a. insecurity
2. (duda)
a. uncertainty
3. (peligro)
a. lack of safety
inseguridad ciudadanalack of law and order
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