No. 3,403 in Spanish
dificultar
To make something difficult.
In a sentence
La lluvia podría dificultar nuestra caminata esta tarde.
The rain could make our walk this afternoon more difficult.
Here, 'dificultar' is used to indicate that an external factor (rain) might make an activity (the walk) harder to perform.
Su actitud a menudo tiende a dificultar las reuniones del equipo.
His attitude often tends to complicate the team's meetings.
In this sentence, 'dificultar' expresses that someone's behavior creates challenges or complications in a team setting.
Es probable que el tráfico dificulte nuestra llegada a tiempo.
It's likely that the traffic will hinder our timely arrival.
Here, 'dificultar' conveys the idea that traffic acts as an obstacle or impediment to punctuality.
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