pantano

Definitions of pantano
  1. noun
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
    synonyms: acquitrino, loto
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    torbiera
    wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
  2. noun
    a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
    synonyms: avversità, casino, difficoltà, gatta da pelare, ginepraio, guaio, impiccio, inghippo, prunaio, salita, strettoia
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    busillis
    a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    crisi, malattia, patologia
    an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
    incubo
    a situation resembling a terrifying dream
    purgatorio
    a temporary condition of torment or suffering
    palude
    a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables
    impasse, punto morto, stallo
    a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
    type of:
    condizione, stato
    a state at a particular time
  3. noun
    a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
    synonyms: casino, corruccio, gatta da pelare, ginepraio, guaio, impiccio, problema, prunaio
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    avversità
    a state of misfortune or affliction
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