heypolyglot
Italian

divario

/diˈva.rjo/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,190

Meaning

gap, disparity

  • a significant difference or disparity between two groups, situations, or values

In a sentence

Il divario tra ricchi e poveri continua a crescere.

The gap between rich and poor continues to grow.

Dobbiamo ridurre il divario digitale tra le diverse regioni.

We must reduce the digital divide between the different regions.

Esiste ancora un forte divario retributivo tra uomini e donne.

There is still a significant pay gap between men and women.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
divariomasculine · singular
divarimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used in discussions of economic, social, or generational inequality.

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