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Problemas Sociales e Identidad - Pobreza y hambruna

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to beg
to beg
[Verbo]

to ask people for money, food, or other necessities, especially in a public place

mendigar,  pordiosear

mendigar, pordiosear

Ex: Some children were begging tourists for food. 
beggar
beggar
[Sustantivo]

someone who lives by asking people for food or money

mendigo, pordiosero

mendigo, pordiosero

Ex: Many people passed by the beggar without acknowledging him. 

Muchas personas pasaron junto al mendigo sin reconocerlo.

child labor
child labor
[Sustantivo]

the use of children in a business or other forms of work that is harmful to their physical and mental development

trabajo infantil, trabajo de menores

trabajo infantil, trabajo de menores

Ex: Laws prohibiting child labor aim to protect children from exploitation and abuse in the workforce. 

Las leyes que prohíben el trabajo infantil tienen como objetivo proteger a los niños de la explotación y el abuso en el lugar de trabajo.

depression
depression
[Sustantivo]

a prolonged period of severe economic decline marked by low business activity and high unemployment

depresión

depresión

Ex: A prolonged depression forced many small businesses to close. 
disadvantaged
disadvantaged
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

desfavorecido

desfavorecido

Ex: The disadvantaged students received scholarships to help them pursue higher education. 

Los estudiantes desfavorecidos recibieron becas para ayudarlos a continuar su educación superior.

distress
distress
[Sustantivo]

a state of serious danger or difficulty requiring urgent help

angustia

angustia

Ex: Rescuers located the vessel after learning that it was in distress. 
famine
famine
[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in the region. 

La sequía provocó una hambruna severa en la región.

food security
food security
[Sustantivo]

the state of having regular and reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food to live a healthy and active life

seguridad alimentaria, seguridad de los alimentos

seguridad alimentaria, seguridad de los alimentos

Ex: Drought and conflict can seriously affect food security in a region. 

La sequía y los conflictos pueden afectar gravemente la seguridad alimentaria en una región.

food insecurity
food insecurity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of not having consistent access to enough affordable and nutritious food

inseguridad alimentaria, precariedad alimentaria

inseguridad alimentaria, precariedad alimentaria

Ex: The government launched a program to reduce food insecurity. 

El gobierno lanzó un programa para reducir la inseguridad alimentaria.

hardship
hardship
[Sustantivo]

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

dificultad, penuria

dificultad, penuria

Ex: She endured hardship after losing her job and having to support her family. 

Ella soportó dificultades después de perder su trabajo y tener que mantener a su familia.

hard up
hard up
[Adjetivo]

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

escaso de dinero, en apuros económicos

escaso de dinero, en apuros económicos

Ex: The recent economic downturn left many families hard up and unable to afford even basic necessities. 

La reciente crisis económica dejó a muchas familias en apuros económicos e incapaces de pagar incluso las necesidades básicas.

homeless
homeless
[Sustantivo]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

sin hogar, sin techo

sin hogar, sin techo

Ex: The homeless gathered at the community center for a meal. 

Las personas sin hogar se reunieron en el centro comunitario para una comida.

homelessness
homelessness
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

falta de vivienda

Ex: The shelter provides food, warmth, and a safe space for those experiencing homelessness. 

El refugio proporciona comida, calor y un espacio seguro para quienes experimentan la falta de hogar.

hunger
hunger
[Sustantivo]

the serious state in which one suffers from lack of food, and may result in death or disease

hambre

hambre

Ex: He raised awareness about global hunger through his campaign. 
low-paid
low-paid
[Adjetivo]

earning or giving only a small amount of money

mal pagado

mal pagado

Ex: Low-paid employees often work long hours. 

Los empleados mal pagados suelen trabajar largas horas.

penniless
penniless
[Adjetivo]

having no money or financial resources

sin un centavo, pelado

sin un centavo, pelado

Ex: After losing his job, he became penniless and struggled to afford even basic necessities. 

Después de perder su trabajo, se quedó sin un centavo y luchó por pagar incluso las necesidades básicas.

poor
poor
[Adjetivo]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

pobre

pobre

Ex: The poor family lived in a small, rundown house. 
poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty. 
problem
problem
[Sustantivo]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

problema

problema

Ex: John needs help from a mechanic to fix the engine problem in his motorcycle. 
quality of life

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

calidad de vida

calidad de vida

Ex: They discussed how quality of life can vary significantly across social classes. 
slum
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents. 

Visitó el barrio marginal para entender las luchas de sus residentes.

standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families. 
starvation
starvation
[Sustantivo]

the state of suffering or dying from lack of food

inanición, hambre extrema

inanición, hambre extrema

Ex: The refugees were at risk of starvation without aid. 

Los refugiados corrían el riesgo de inanición sin ayuda.

to starve
to starve
[Verbo]

to deprive someone or something of food

hambrear, privar de alimento

hambrear, privar de alimento

Ex: The cruel ruler would often use food as a means of punishment, choosing to starve dissenters. 

El gobernante cruel a menudo usaba la comida como medio de castigo, eligiendo hacer pasar hambre a los disidentes.

street people
street people
[Sustantivo]

people who do not have a home and live on the streets

personas sin hogar, gente de la calle

personas sin hogar, gente de la calle

Ex: Volunteers handed out blankets to street people. 

Los voluntarios repartieron mantas a las personas sin hogar.

tramp
tramp
[Sustantivo]

a person who has no home and wanders from place to place

vagabundo, mendigo

vagabundo, mendigo

Ex: Tramps often rely on shelters for temporary rest. 

Los vagabundos a menudo dependen de refugios para descansar temporalmente.

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