Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Desafíos y luchas

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistir

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolerar

to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation

luchar

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

afrontar

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

esforzarse

to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

luchar

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

recurrir a

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverar

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

esforzarse por

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

trabajar arduamente

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

persistir

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

rivalizar

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

soportar

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

ceder

to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

abrumar

to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

retirarse

to surrender to a superior force or influence

sucumbir

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

obstáculo

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

barricada

anything that blocks or slows progress

obstáculo

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

carga

a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure

cuerda floja

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidad

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamidad

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconveniente

an unexpected and unlucky event

contratiempo

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

perturbación

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

acertijo

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

confusión

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barrera

an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

línea de falla

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

tensión

an effort involving significant physical or mental work

esfuerzo

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

hazaña

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resistente

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

aparatoso

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insoportable