Dilema (en. Dilemma)

/diˈle.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Situation in which a decision must be made between two or more alternatives that present disadvantages.

I faced a dilemma when I had to choose between accepting a new job or staying in my current position.

Me enfrenté a un dilema cuando tuve que elegir entre aceptar un nuevo trabajo o quedarme en mi puesto actual.

Conflict or problem that is difficult to solve.

The ethical dilemma about how to act in the face of injustice is complicated.

El dilema ético sobre cómo actuar ante una injusticia es complicado.

Problem that offers two or more equally difficult options.

He was explaining his dilemma of whether to continue studying or accept the position that was offered to him.

Explicaba su dilema de si seguir estudiando o aceptar el puesto que le ofrecían.

From the Greek 'dilēma', which means 'double lemma' or 'double proposition'.

to be in a dilemma

Situation in which complex decisions must be made.

estar en un dilema

moral dilemma

Ethical problem that involves choosing between two contradictory actions.

dilema moral

to get out of a dilemma

To resolve a difficult situation with a decision.

salir de un dilema

decision

Choice made after considering different options.

decisión

conflict

Situation of dispute or disagreement.

conflicto

choice

The act of selecting among several options.

elección

deadlock

I'm in a deadlock, I don't know what decision to make.

Estoy en un atolladero, no sé qué decisión tomar.

crossroads

I feel at a crossroads about which university to attend.

Me siento en una encrucijada sobre a qué universidad ir.