What is the Spanish word for "hardship"?

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

English

hardship

Spanish

dificultad

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Alternative translations of "hardship"

penuria
adversidad
privación
sufrimiento

Examples of how to use "hardship" in Spanish

English
Many people faced great hardship during the war.
Spanish
Muchas personas enfrentaron grandes dificultades durante la guerra.
English
They faced financial hardship after the job loss.
Spanish
Enfrentaron dificultades financieras después de perder el trabajo.
English
She showed strength during wartime hardship.
Spanish
Ella mostró fortaleza durante las dificultades de la guerra.
English
Many families endured hardship during the flood.
Spanish
Muchas familias soportaron dificultades durante la inundación.
English
Hardship taught him to appreciate small joys.
Spanish
La adversidad le enseñó a apreciar las pequeñas alegrías.

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