What is the Spanish word for "difficulty"?

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

English

difficulty

Spanish

dificultad

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Alternative translations of "difficulty"

problema
complicación
obstáculo
esfuerzo

Examples of how to use "difficulty" in Spanish

English
She overcame every difficulty with courage.
Spanish
Ella superó cada dificultad con valor.
English
She had difficulty understanding the instructions.
Spanish
Tuvo dificultades para entender las instrucciones.
English
They faced difficulty finding affordable housing.
Spanish
Enfrentaron dificultades para encontrar vivienda asequible.
English
I experienced difficulty sleeping last night.
Spanish
Tuve dificultades para dormir anoche.
English
We overcame difficulty through teamwork and patience.
Spanish
Superamos las dificultades mediante trabajo en equipo y paciencia.

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She overcame every difficulty with courage.

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