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difficulty

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ sustantivo A2

En español: dificultad, cortapisa

  1. The state of being difficult, or hard to do. (countable, uncountable) · My mom is old and has a lot of difficulty (in) remembering all her grandchildren's names.
  2. An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal. (countable, uncountable) · We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.
  3. Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning (countable, uncountable) · 2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online
  4. An objection. (countable, uncountable)
  5. That which cannot be easily understood or believed. (countable, uncountable)
  6. An awkward situation or quarrel. (countable, uncountable)

Plural difficulties

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De la biblioteca

Morrel, to whom, next to my father, I owe every blessing I enjoy, every difficulty has been removed.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 26 · C1
We are still faced with some big difficulties; but anyhow they have ceased to be impossibilities.
The Valley of Fear, p. 42 · C1
“Thanks, Danglars—that will smooth over all difficulties.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 38 · C1
“Anne go to your room and stay there until I come up,” said Marilla, recovering her powers of speech with difficulty.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 66 · C1

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