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marginar

English translation of marginar

marginalizing

The Spanish verb 'marginar' aligns with the English verb 'to marginalize'. This verb is used to express the action of treating a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral. It is often associated with social, economic, or political situations where certain individuals or groups are pushed to the periphery of a society or system. In common use, 'marginar' signifies enforcing the feeling of isolation or insignificance upon someone.


Example sentences using: marginar

La sociedad suele marginar a las personas sin hogar.

English translation of La sociedad suele marginar a las personas sin hogar.

Society usually marginalizes homeless people.

In this sentence, the word 'marginar' is used to express the exclusion or distancing of a certain group of people, in this case the homeless, by the society.

Si continuamos marginando a las minorías, nunca conseguiremos igualdad social.

English translation of Si continuamos marginando a las minorías, nunca conseguiremos igualdad social.

If we continue to marginalize minorities, we will never achieve social equality.

This sentence is using 'marginar' in the context of treating minority groups unfairly or unfavorably, which can prevent the achievement of social equality.

Es injusto marginar a alguien solo por sus creencias religiosas.

English translation of Es injusto marginar a alguien solo por sus creencias religiosas.

It is unfair to marginalize someone just for their religious beliefs.

Here, 'marginar' is used to refer to the unfair treatment or discrimination of people because of their religious beliefs.

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