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/sitwaˈθjon/ ES
/sitwaˈsjon/ MX
Translation
situation
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
Examples
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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.
muchos .
We lived through a very difficult situation for many months.
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