Contrariedades (en. Setbacks)

/kontɾaɾjeˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Circumstances that cause discomfort or difficulties.

The adversities of life are inevitable.

Las contrariedades de la vida son inevitables.

Conflicts or discrepancies that cause disagreements.

Adversities at work can cause stress.

Las contrariedades en el trabajo pueden generar estrés.

Unpleasant surprises that disrupt our plans.

He suffered adversities on his trip due to bad weather.

Sufrió contrariedades en su viaje por culpa del mal tiempo.

From Latin 'contrarietas', which comes from 'contrarius' meaning opposite.

Facing adversities

Facing difficulties with determination.

Afrontar contrariedades

I don't like adversities

I prefer a life without unexpected problems.

No me gustan las contrariedades

Adversities of fate

The obstacles that life imposes on us.

Contrariedades del destino

difficulty

Condition of being complicated or difficult.

dificultad

opposition

Resistance or obstacle that appears in a process.

oposición

misfortune

Regrettable or unfortunate event.

desgracia

Problems

I always have adversities when I go to the office.

Siempre tengo contrariedades cuando voy a la oficina.

Big issues

That meeting was a big issue of adversities.

Esa reunión fue un cañonazo de contrariedades.