No. 10,480 in Spanish
contratiempos
"Contratiempos" means "setbacks" or "unexpected difficulties."
In a sentence
Hemos logrado superar varios contratiempos en el proyecto.
We have managed to overcome several setbacks in the project.
In this context, 'contratiempos' is used as a noun referring to obstacles or challenges experienced unexpectedly during an endeavor.
Los contratiempos son una parte normal de cualquier proceso de aprendizaje.
Setbacks are a normal part of any learning process.
Here, 'contratiempos' is highlighted as common difficulties or hindrances that can occur naturally as part of progressing through learning activities.
A pesar de los contratiempos iniciales, el evento resultó ser un éxito.
Despite the initial setbacks, the event turned out to be a success.
The term 'contratiempos' emphasizes unforeseen difficulties faced at the early stages of organizing or executing an event.
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