apuro

Definitions of apuro
  1. noun
    something that causes or entails suffering
    synonyms: infortunio
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    type of:
    desgracia, mala suerte
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  2. noun
    a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    synonyms: aprieto, brete
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    type of:
    dificultad
    a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
  3. noun
    informal terms for a difficult situation
    synonyms: apretón, atolladero, brete, compromiso, conflicto, confusión, conserva, desorden, embolismo, embrollo, enredo, estrecho, lío, maraña, mareo, pantano, taco
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    type of:
    dificultad
    a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
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