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A common Spanish term meaning difficult; hard.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó difícil en clase.
    The teacher explained difficult; hard in class.
  • Escuché difícil en una conversación.
    I heard difficult; hard in a conversation.
  • Practica difícil en una frase breve.
    Practise difficult; hard in a short sentence.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con difícil.
    The book includes an example with difficult; hard.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar difícil correctamente.
    Today I learned to use difficult; hard correctly.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning difficult; hard.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó difícil en clase.
    The teacher explained difficult; hard in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar difícil correctamente.
    Today I learned to use difficult; hard correctly.
  • Escuché difícil en una conversación.
    I heard difficult; hard in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con difícil.
    The book includes an example with difficult; hard.
  • Practica difícil en una frase breve.
    Practise difficult; hard in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does difícil mean?

difícil means difficult; hard.

Is difícil common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is difícil formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use difícil?

Use it when the context calls for difficult; hard.

Should beginners learn difícil?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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