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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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