noun

la explotación

exploitation

Uso o trato injusto de una persona, un grupo o una cosa para sacar provecho.

The word "explotación" in Spanish means exploitation. It refers to the act of using someone or something unfairly to benefit from their work or resources. This term can be applied in various contexts, such as labor exploitation, where workers are made to work under poor conditions for little pay, or natural resource exploitation, which involves overusing natural resources without regard for sustainability or environmental impact.

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Examples

El activista luchaba contra la explotación infantil en su país.noun

The activist fought against child exploitation in his country.

Muchos trabajadores denunciaron la explotación en las fábricas rurales.noun

Many workers denounced the exploitation in the rural factories.

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