deprivation

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈprɪvəʃn/ AmE /dɪˈprɪvərʃn/

noun en → es

1 LACK [uncountable] B2

the state of not having enough food, money, or other basic necessities

carencia, privación

Collocations deprivation of liberty · child deprivation

  • The government is trying to reduce child deprivation.

    El gobierno está tratando de reducir la privación infantil.

2 DENIAL [uncountable] C1

the act of taking something away from someone, especially a right or privilege

privación, denegación

Collocations deprivation of rights · deprivation of benefits

  • The court ruled against the deprivation of his voting rights.

    El tribunal falló en contra de la privación de sus derechos al voto.

1 REDUCTION [countable] C1

(formal) a reduction in the amount of something, especially money or food

reducción, recorte

Collocations deprivation of funds · budget deprivation

  • The budget has been subject to severe deprivation.

    El presupuesto ha sido objeto de una severa reducción.