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No. 290 in Spanish

difícil

Difficult.

In a sentence

  • Es difícil entender el concepto sin un ejemplo.

    It's difficult to understand the concept without an example.

    This sentence uses 'difícil' as an adjective to describe the challenge of understanding without additional help.

  • El examen fue difícil, pero lo logré aprobar.

    The exam was difficult, but I managed to pass it.

    Here, 'difícil' is applied to convey the level of challenge posed by the exam, emphasizing personal effort or achievement.

  • En situaciones difíciles, se prueba el carácter de una persona.

    In difficult situations, a person's character is tested.

    In this example, 'difícil' qualifies 'situations,' generally referring to circumstances that require greater resilience or problem-solving skills.

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