Lidiar (en. Cope)
/liˈðjar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Having to cope with something difficult.
She has to deal with many responsibilities at her job.
Ella tiene que lidiar con muchas responsabilidades en su trabajo.
Facing and solving problems or conflicts.
The team is dealing with several technical problems.
El equipo está lidiando con varios problemas técnicos.
Controlling a complicated situation.
He knows how to deal with difficult people.
Él sabe cómo lidiar con personas difíciles.
Etymology
From Latin 'lidiare', which means 'to fight or combat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dealing with stress
Facing stressful situations.
lidiar con el estrés
dealing with problems
Resolving difficulties or inconveniences.
lidiar con problemas
dealing with a situation
Controlling or managing a complicated circumstance.
lidiar con una situación
Related Words
struggle
Effort or struggle to achieve a goal.
lucha
conflict
Situation of opposition between two or more parties.
conflicto
responsibility
Obligation to answer for something.
responsabilidad
Slang Meanings
Dealing with drama
I don't want to deal with the drama of the party.
No quiero lidiar con el drama de la fiesta.
Dealing with haters
Sometimes you have to deal with haters on social media.
A veces tienes que lidiar con haters en las redes sociales.