deserción
desertion
noun deh-sehr-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin desertio (abandonment).
Also means
dropout
Usage Note
Deserción primarily refers to a soldier abandoning their post (military desertion), but in educational contexts deserción escolar is the standard term for school dropout rates — especially in Latin American policy discussions. The verb is desertar.
Examples
"La deserción escolar sigue siendo un problema grave."
Natural Translation
School dropout remains a serious problem.
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