la
feminine
/sitwaˈθjon/
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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
Genderfeminine
Pluralsituaciones
Examples
complicada .
The situation is more complicated than it seems.
valorar .
We have to assess the situation calmly.
incomoda.
I found myself in an awkward situation.
mejorado .
Her family situation has improved a lot this year.
.
We lived through a very difficult situation during last winter.
mejorado .
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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