What is the Spanish word for "difficult"?

Learn how to say "difficult" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

difficult

Spanish

difícil

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Examples of how to use "difficult" in Spanish

English
This is a very difficult math problem.
Spanish
Este es un problema de matemáticas muy difícil.
English
This math problem is difficult.
Spanish
Este problema de matemáticas es difícil.
English
The hike was difficult but rewarding.
Spanish
La caminata fue difícil, pero gratificante.
English
She finds driving at night difficult.
Spanish
A ella le resulta difícil conducir de noche.
English
Making new friends can be difficult.
Spanish
Hacer nuevos amigos puede ser difícil.

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