This is the 3260th most frequent Spanish word.
brecha
A gap, breach, or opening; also used metaphorically for a disparity or divide.
In this sentence, 'brecha' is used metaphorically to describe a widening of difference, emphasizing disparity.
La brecha entre los ricos y los pobres ha aumentado en los últimos años.
The gap between the rich and the poor has increased in recent years.
Here, 'brecha' refers to a physical opening or crack, illustrating a literal spatial separation.
Hay una brecha en la pared que deja entrar la luz del día.
There is a gap in the wall that lets the daylight in.
In this instance, 'brecha' symbolizes a rupture or division caused by a disagreement, showing emotional or relational separation.