Situaciones (en. Situations)

/situasyonɛs/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A set of conditions or circumstances that characterize a moment or context.

Difficult situations require making quick decisions.

Las situaciones difíciles requieren tomar decisiones rápidas.

State or condition in which a person or group finds itself.

In stressful situations, it is important to stay calm.

En situaciones de estrés, es importante mantener la calma.

Specific events that can be analyzed or discussed.

Current work situations are very changing.

Las situaciones laborales actuales son muy cambiantes.

From the Latin 'situatio', which derives from the verb 'situare', meaning 'to place'.

in situations like these

In moments similar to those being experienced.

en situaciones como estas

extreme situations

Extreme conditions that require immediate attention.

situaciones límite

to be in complicated situations

To find oneself in circumstances that are difficult to manage.

estar en situaciones complicadas

to place

To place or establish in a specific location.

situar

situation

Place or state in which something or someone is located.

situación

circumstance

Condition that accompanies an event.

circunstancia

Unexpected or unforeseen situations.

I had to deal with some 'crazy situations' at the party.

Tuve que lidiar con unas 'situaciones locas' en la fiesta.

Complex situations in personal relationships.

That relationship is full of 'situations' I don't understand.

Esa relación está llena de 'situaciones' que no comprendo.