rezago

el rezago(
rreh
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sah
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goh
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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. backwardness
Hay un rezago en las escuelas rurales por la falta de recursos tecnológicos.There's some backwardness in rural schools because of the lack of technological resources.
b. falling behind
El rezago de los estudiantes se debe a que no tienen acceso a bibliotecas ni a centros de investigación.The students' falling behind is due to the fact that they don't have access to libraries or research centers.
a. unused material
El rezago de la fábrica se vende como chatarra.The unused material at the factory is sold as scrap.
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