This is the 11155th most frequent Spanish word.
empobrecedor
Impoverishing.
The word 'empobrecedor' is used here as an adjective to describe the effect of price increases on the economy.
El aumento de precios tiene un efecto empobrecedor en la economía.
The increase in prices has an impoverishing effect on the economy.
In this sentence, 'empobrecedora' describes the negative impact a lack of education may have on the society's overall wealth or development.
La falta de acceso a la educación puede ser empobrecedora para una sociedad.
The lack of access to education can be impoverishing for a society.
The adjective 'empobrecedora' is used figuratively here to suggest a draining or diminishing effect emotionally on an individual.