No. 5,606 in Spanish
privación
The state of being deprived of something.
In a sentence
La privación de agua potable afecta a muchas comunidades.
The deprivation of drinking water affects many communities.
In this sentence, 'privación' is used to indicate the lack or insufficient availability of something essential, in this case, drinking water.
Sentía una privación emocional tras la partida de su amigo.
He felt emotional deprivation after his friend's departure.
Here, 'privación' conveys the absence or loss of an intangible or emotional aspect, specifically emotional support or presence.
La privación de sueño puede tener graves consecuencias para la salud.
Sleep deprivation can have serious health consequences.
The word 'privación' in this context refers to the deficiency or lack of an essential physical need, in particular sleep.
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