deprived

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BrE /dɪˈpraɪvd/ AmE /dɪˈpraɪvd/

adjective en → es

1 LACK [predicative adjective] B1

not having something that you need or want, especially because of the situation you are in

privado de, carenciado en

  • be deprived of sth

Collocations deprived of opportunities · deprived of freedom

  • Children in that area are often deprived of basic necessities.

    Los niños en esa área a menudo carecen de necesidades básicas.

2 POOR [predicative adjective] B2

living in very poor conditions, especially because you do not have enough money to buy food and other basic things

desfavorecido, marginado

  • be deprived

Collocations deprived areas · deprived communities

  • The government has promised to help the deprived.

    El gobierno ha prometido ayudar a los desfavorecidos.