desempleo
unemployment
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/de.semˈple.o/
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Cultural Note
Spain has historically had one of the highest unemployment rates in the EU, particularly among young people. Cobrar el paro (collecting unemployment) provides benefits for a limited period based on months of prior contributions.
📝 Example Sentences
La tasa de desempleo juvenil es preocupante.
The youth unemployment rate is worrying.
Cobra el desempleo desde que cerró la fábrica.
He has been receiving unemployment benefits since the factory closed.