Situación (en. Situation)

/situación/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State or place where someone or something is found.
The economic situation of the country is concerning.
La situación económica del país es preocupante.
Circumstance in which a fact develops or a decision is made.
The climatic situation has changed drastically.
La situación climática ha cambiado drásticamente.
Problem or conflict that requires a solution.
We are facing a critical situation in public health.
Estamos ante una situación crítica en la salud pública.

Etymology

From the Latin 'situatio' which means 'positioning or placement.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a difficult situation
in a complicated or problematic moment.
en una situación difícil
emergency situation
circumstance that requires immediate attention.
situación de emergencia
situation under control
state in which a problem has been managed adequately.
situación bajo control

Related Words

situational
that belongs to or refers to a situation.
situacional
place
to place something or someone in a specific place or situation.
situar

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
I am in a situation of delivering results by tomorrow.
Estoy en una situación de dar resultado para mañana.
To be in a mess.
Look, I don't want to get involved in your situation.
Mira, no quiero meterme en tu situación.