Situacion (en. Situation)

/sitaθion/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Current state of something that affects its functioning.
The economic situation of the country is concerning.
La situación económica del país es preocupante.
Set of circumstances surrounding a fact or an action.
The political situation has changed drastically.
La situación política ha cambiado drásticamente.
Position or location of a person or thing at a given moment.
The situation of the building in the center is ideal.
La situación del edificio en el centro es ideal.

Etymology

From Latin 'situatio', which means 'position' or 'location'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

critical situation
A situation that requires an urgent or critical response.
situación límite
in this situation
Refers to the current circumstance being experienced.
en esta situación
risk situation
A state that presents danger or threat.
situación de riesgo

Related Words

to place
To place something in a specific location.
situar
location
Place or position where something is found.
ubicación
context
Set of circumstances surrounding a fact.
contexto

Slang Meanings

Difficult situation to handle.
I'm in a tough situation with work.
Estoy en una situación chunga con el trabajo.
Tense or uncomfortable moment.
The situation was very tense in the meeting.
La situación estaba muy tensa en la reunión.