desventaja
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Examples
3 of 5La falta de experiencia es una gran desventaja.
The lack of experience is a major disadvantage.
Una desventaja de viajar en invierno es el frío.
A disadvantage of traveling in winter is the cold.
No le veo ninguna desventaja a tu propuesta.
I don't see any disadvantage to your proposal.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
It is simply 'ventaja' with the negative prefix 'des-'.
Quick Quiz
El alto precio es la única ________ de este producto.
Correct!
The correct answer is: desventaja
Examples
La falta de experiencia es una gran desventaja.
businessThe lack of experience is a major disadvantage.
Una desventaja de viajar en invierno es el frío.
everydayA disadvantage of traveling in winter is the cold.
No le veo ninguna desventaja a tu propuesta.
informalI don't see any disadvantage to your proposal.
El informe analiza las desventajas del nuevo sistema.
academicThe report analyzes the disadvantages of the new system.
Debemos considerar las ventajas y desventajas antes de decidir.
formalWe must consider the advantages and disadvantages before deciding.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
correr con desventaja
to start with a disadvantage
situación de desventaja
disadvantaged situation
compensar la desventaja
to make up for the disadvantage
Often Confused With
Desventaja is a condition or characteristic; obstáculo is a physical or abstract barrier in the way.
Usage Notes
Crucial for writing tasks in FCE where you must contrast points of view.
Common Mistakes
Avoid confusion with 'desventurado' (unfortunate/unlucky).
Memory Tip
It is simply 'ventaja' with the negative prefix 'des-'.
Word Origin
From the prefix 'des-' (negation) and 'ventaja'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
El alto precio es la única ________ de este producto.
Correct!
The correct answer is: desventaja
Related Vocabulary
More general words
desafío
B2A task or situation that tests someone's abilities; a call to take part in a contest or competition.
establecer
B2To set up, start, or create something that is intended to last. It is often used for laws, rules, relationships, or facts.
factor
B2A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. Frequently used to analyze complex situations in academic papers.
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