B2 Vocabulary - Problem & Trouble
In this lesson, words for problems and difficulties are explored, describing challenges and struggles.
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esfuerzo, conflicto o combate para alcanzar un objetivo o superar dificultades
struggle
His daily struggle with depression requires support.
situación adversa o evento que causa sufrimiento o pérdida
misfortune, adversity
That misfortune changed the course of his life.
situación complicada o urgente que requiere resolución rápida
predicament, tight spot
His carelessness got him into a serious predicament.
parte vulnerable o susceptible de ser afectada o dañada
weak spot, vulnerability
This argument is his weak spot in the debate.
algo que impide o dificulta el progreso o la acción
obstacle, barrier
Lack of experience is a common obstacle.
preocupación, dificultad o aflicción que causa malestar
trouble, worry
The trouble of being unemployed made him desperate.
suceso inesperado que causa retraso, dificultad o inconveniente
mishap, setback
His trip was affected by several mishaps.
tema o problema que se debe tratar o resolver
issue, matter
They discussed the matter during the meeting.
responsabilidad por un error, falta o daño causado
fault, blame
Don't carry all the blame by yourself.
discusión o debate público sobre un tema que genera opiniones enfrentadas
controversy, debate
The controversy was resolved through a public debate.
situación desordenada, caótica o difícil de manejar
mess, fuss
There was a big fuss at today's meeting.
situación difícil o desfavorable que genera sufrimiento o retos
adversity, hardship
Many achievements are born from adversity.
situación en la que hay que elegir entre dos o más opciones difíciles o conflictivas
dilemma, predicament
The company's financial dilemma complicated planning.
problema o accidente pequeño que causa un contratiempo
mishap, accident
After the mishap, they took measures to prevent another.
alteración, molestia o inconveniente que causa incomodidad o dificultad
inconvenience, disturbance
These minor inconveniences do not affect the final outcome.
renunciar a algo, permitir que otra persona lo tenga o lo gane
give up, yield
They gave up control of the project.
que es difícil de entender, resolver o manejar
complicated, complex
It's a complicated matter that requires attention.
que no puede resolverse o solucionarse
unsolvable, irresolvable
They found an unsolvable case in the investigation.
que es difícil de manejar, resolver o entender, y puede causar problemas si no se trata con cuidado
tricky, delicate
The exam question was tricky.
que ocurre sin aviso o preparación previa; no planeado
unexpected, unforeseen
The delay was caused by an unforeseen problem in transportation.
que no es adecuado o causa problemas
inconvenient, inappropriate
que es importante o serio y puede causar problemas o consecuencias
serious, severe
You have to make serious decisions.
que ocurre sin ser previsto o anticipado
unexpected, unforeseen
His reaction was unexpected and surprised everyone.
que representa una dificultad
challenging
