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How to Say Bias in Spanish: Sesgo
Sesgo · noun (masculine) · SEHS-goh
Bias in Spanish is sesgo for systematic distortion, prejuicio for personal prejudice, or parcialidad for partiality in judgment.
Sesgo is SEHS-goh, two syllables with stress on the first.
El estudio tiene un sesgo importante que afecta los resultados.
The study has a significant bias that affects the results.
Bias in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bias, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| sesgo | bias | SEHS-goh | Default, widely understood |
| prejuicio | bias | personal prejudice | |
| parcialidad | bias | partiality |
How Native Speakers Use Sesgo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Research bias
Debemos eliminar cualquier sesgo de confirmación en el análisis.
We must eliminate any confirmation bias from the analysis.
Academic and scientific context.
Media bias
Ese periódico tiene un sesgo político muy claro.
That newspaper has a very clear political bias.
Discussing media objectivity.
Personal prejudice
Todos tenemos prejuicios inconscientes.
We all have unconscious biases.
Prejuicio for human prejudices.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Sesgo
Using bias as a Spanish word
Incorrect: Hay un bias en los datos.
Correct: Hay un sesgo en los datos.
Bias is English; the correct Spanish term is sesgo for systematic distortion.
Confusing sesgo with riesgo
Incorrect: El riesgo del investigador afectó el estudio.
Correct: El sesgo del investigador afectó el estudio.
Riesgo means risk, while sesgo means bias—they sound somewhat similar but have different meanings.
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Common Questions About Bias in Spanish
- How do you say bias in Spanish?
- The primary term is sesgo for systematic or methodological bias, and prejuicio for personal biases or prejudices against groups.
- What is the difference between sesgo and prejuicio?
- Sesgo refers to a systematic tilt or slant in data, research, or media, while prejuicio is more personal and social, referring to preconceived judgments about people.
- How do you say biased in Spanish?
- Biased translates to sesgado (for information or data) or parcial (for a person showing partiality), as in una opinión sesgada.