discriminación
[dis-kri-mi-na-'sjon]
nounfemininepl: discriminaciones
discriminação
1. The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability
Discrimination against minorities is illegal in most countries.
A discriminação contra minorias é ilegal na maioria dos países.
2. The action or practice of recognizing or making a distinction between things
The discrimination between different colors requires careful observation.
A discriminação entre cores diferentes requer observação cuidadosa.
3. The power of making fine distinctions or recognizing differences
She showed great discrimination in her choice of friends.
Ela mostrou grande discriminação na escolha de seus amigos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
discriminación racial (racial discrimination)
discriminación de género (gender discrimination)
discriminación laboral (workplace discrimination)
discriminación por edad (age discrimination)
acto de discriminación (act of discrimination)
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