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    Difíciles (en. Difficult)

    /di. fi.sil.es/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is complicated to understand or resolve.
    This math problem is very difficult.
    Este problema matemático es muy difícil.
    Indicates that someone has a demanding or inaccessible character.
    His attitude at work is too difficult to deal with.
    Su actitud en el trabajo es demasiado difícil de tratar.
    Describes situations that require great effort or skill.
    Climbing this mountain is very difficult for beginners.
    La escalada en esta montaña es muy difícil para los principiantes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'difficilis', which means 'difficult' or 'presenting difficulty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make something difficult
    To complicate a task or situation.
    hacer algo difícil
    to be difficult to handle
    To be complicated to control or manage.
    ser difícil de manejar
    to be in a difficult situation
    To be in a complex or problematic moment.
    estar en una situación difícil

    Related Words

    difficulty
    Quality of being difficult; obstacle or problem.
    dificultad
    hardly
    With difficulty; in a difficult manner.
    dificilmente
    burdensome
    That presents difficulty abundantly.
    dificultoso

    Slang Meanings

    To use difficult in a joking context.
    Today's task was difficult, as teachers always say.
    La tarea de hoy estuvo difícil, como siempre dicen los profs.
    To refer to something that is not worth it due to its complexity.
    That exam is so difficult that I might as well not show up.
    Ese examen está tan difícil que mejor ni me presento.