Apures (en. Hurry up)

/aˈpuɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

State of urgency or anxiety.

I'm always in trouble when I have to submit work.

Siempre estoy en apuros cuando tengo que entregar un trabajo.

Difficulty or trouble due to lack of time.

I had to run because of the morning's troubles.

Tuve que salir corriendo por los apuros de la mañana.

A problem that generates distress.

Financial troubles can affect your mental health.

Los apuros financieros pueden afectar tu salud mental.

From the verb 'apurar', which implies being in a hurry or being in despair.

to be in trouble

To find oneself in a difficult or compromising situation.

estar en apuros

to get out of trouble

To manage to solve a problem or difficulty.

salir de apuros

there’s no rush

Indicates that there is no need to hurry.

no hay apuros

trouble

Situation of pressure or tightness.

apuro

to hurry

To cause hurry or discomfort.

apurar

urgency

Quality of urgent.

urgencia

To be in trouble

Today I'm in trouble with work and I don't know how to get out of this.

Hoy estoy en apuros con el trabajo y no sé cómo salir de esto.

To be in extreme haste

I'm in a bind, I need to get to the exam on time.

Voy en apuros, necesito llegar a tiempo al examen.