superpoblación relativa (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/suˈper.po.bl.aˈθi.on reˈla.ti.βa/

Use in Spanish Language

"Superpoblación relativa" is a term frequently used in economic and geographic contexts in Spanish. It refers to a situation where a specific area experiences an excess of population in relation to the resources available, creating strain on infrastructure, economy, and social services. This term is more commonly used in written contexts, such as academic texts, reports, and articles.

Example Sentences

1. La superpoblación relativa en la ciudad ha llevado a problemas de vivienda. (The relative overpopulation in the city has led to housing problems.)

2. La superpoblación relativa en esta región está afectando la calidad de vida de sus habitantes. (The relative overpopulation in this region is affecting the quality of life of its inhabitants.)

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, "superpoblación relativa" is not part of a widely recognized idiomatic expression. However, here are some examples of idiomatic expressions that include the word "población" (population):

1. Incremento de población: Increase in population.
2. Disminución de población: Decrease in population.
3. Crecimiento de población: Population growth.
4. Desplazamiento de población: Population displacement.
5. Densidad de población: Population density.
6. Explotación de la población: Exploitation of the population.
7. Migración de la población: Population migration.

Etymology

• Superpoblación: From the prefix "super-" meaning "above, more than" and "población" meaning "population."
• Relativa: Derived from the Latin word "relativus," meaning "relative" or "related."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Exceso de población en relación a los recursos (excess of population in relation to resources), sobrepoblación relativa (relative overpopulation).

Antonyms: Subpoblación relativa (relative underpopulation), equilibrio poblacional (population balance).