analfabetismo
illiteracy
noun ah-nahl-fah-beh-TEES-moh Rare
Origin: From Greek analphabetos ('without letters').
Usage Note
Analfabetismo refers to the inability to read and write. The related adjective and noun analfabeto/a describes a person who is illiterate. It is used in educational and social policy contexts throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples
"El analfabetismo afecta a millones de personas."
Natural Translation
Illiteracy affects millions of people.
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