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/sitwaˈθjon/ ES

/sitwaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

situation

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Word origin

From Medieval Latin situatio, situationem ('position'), from situare ('to place'), from Latin situs ('site, position').

Origin
Latin
Root
situationem
English cognates
situation, site

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsituaciones

Examples

.

The situation is more complicated than it seems.

valorar .

We have to assess the situation calmly.

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I found myself in an awkward situation.

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Her family situation has improved a lot this year.

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We lived through a very difficult situation during last winter.

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Her situation at work has improved a lot this year.

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We lived through a very difficult situation for many months.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 1: situación, aparecer, frío and 7 more words.