homelessness

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhəʊm.lɪs.nəs/ AmE /ˈhoʊm.lɪs.nəs/

noun en → es

1 STATE OF BEING HOMELESS B1

the condition of not having a home or a place to live in

sin hogar, falta de vivienda

  • a case/example of homelessness

Collocations homelessness among the elderly · homelessness due to poverty

  • The city has a growing problem with homelessness.

    La ciudad tiene un problema creciente de personas sin hogar.

2 SOCIAL ISSUE B1

the social issue of people not having homes or places to live in

problema de vivienda, falta de alojamiento

  • to fight against homelessness

Collocations homelessness prevention programs · homelessness support services

  • The government is working to reduce homelessness.

    El gobierno está trabajando para reducir el problema de la falta de vivienda.