Apuro (en. Hurry)

/aˈpuɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Critical or pressing situation.

The financial squeeze led him to seek a loan.

El apuro financiero lo llevó a buscar un préstamo.

Difficulty that arises at a specific moment.

He felt in a pinch when he realized he had forgotten the meeting.

Se sintió en apuro cuando se dio cuenta de que había olvidado la reunión.

Urgency or need to act quickly.

In a bind, he decided to call his friend for help.

En un apuro, decidió llamar a su amigo para pedir ayuda.

From the Latin 'apūrāre', which means 'to strip' or 'to deprive of something'.

to be in trouble

To be in a complicated or difficult situation.

estar en apuros

to get someone out of a tight spot

To help someone in an urgent situation.

sacar a alguien de un apuro

there's no rush

There's no need to act quickly.

no hay apuro

to hurry

To act with haste or urgency.

apresurarse

urgent

That requires immediate action.

apremiante

anguish

State of unease or distress due to a difficult situation.

angustia

To be in a complicated situation.

I'm in a bind, I need money urgently.

Estoy en un apuro, necesito dinero urgentemente.

To be in a hurry or urgency.

I'm in a rush, or I'll be late.

Voy con apuro, o llegaré tarde.