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minority in Spanish

minority in Spanish is minoritario, minoría, minoridad — minority means a smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.

minority in Spanish

minoritario
adj
minoría
noun
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]
minoría
noun
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
minoridad
noun
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]

What does "minority" mean?

  1. noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
    "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal."
  2. noun A group of people distinguished by ethnicity, religion, or other traits, who make up a smaller and often disadvantaged part of a larger society.
    "The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities."
  3. adj Relating to, or held by, a smaller group rather than the majority.
    "It was a minority opinion within the committee."
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minority in a sentence

  • Only a minority of voters supported the proposal.
  • The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities.
  • It was a minority opinion within the committee.

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What is "minority" in Spanish?

"minority" in Spanish is minoritario, minoría, minoridad. minority means: A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.

How do you use "minority" in a sentence?

Example: "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal." In Spanish, "minority" is minoritario, minoría, minoridad.

Are there other ways to say "minority" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "minority": minoritario, minoría, minoridad.

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