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racismo

racism

noun rrah-SEES-moh Rare

Usage Note

Racismo is a direct equivalent of English 'racism' and needs no special gloss. The adjective/noun is racista (racist), which is invariable in gender (el racista, la racista). In Spain and Latin America public discourse around racismo has grown significantly since the 2010s; the term is not softened or euphemistic.

Examples

"El racismo es un problema global."

Natural Translation

Racism is a global problem.

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