What is the Spanish word for "dilemma"?

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

English

dilemma

Spanish

dilema

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Alternative translations of "dilemma"

problema
conflicto
encrucijada
apuro

Examples of how to use "dilemma" in Spanish

English
She faced a very difficult moral dilemma.
Spanish
Ella enfrentó un dilema moral muy difícil.
English
She faced a difficult dilemma about moving.
Spanish
Ella enfrentó un dilema difícil sobre mudarse.
English
Choosing between jobs created a real dilemma.
Spanish
Elegir entre trabajos creó un dilema real.
English
He told me about his moral dilemma.
Spanish
Él me contó sobre su dilema moral.
English
The team discussed the dilemma after lunch.
Spanish
El equipo discutió el dilema después del almuerzo.

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