prejuicio
prejudice
noun preh-HWEE-syoh Rare
Origin: From Latin praeiudicium.
Also means
bias
Usage Note
Prejuicio literally means a pre-judgement. Tener prejuicios contra means 'to be prejudiced against'. The adjective is prejuicioso or the phrase lleno de prejuicios (full of prejudices). Do not confuse with perjuicio (damage, harm) — the absence of the first 'e' makes a significant difference in meaning.
Examples
"Hay que superar los prejuicios raciales."
Natural Translation
Racial prejudices must be overcome.

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