What does "apuro" mean in English?

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Spanish

apuro

English

trouble

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Alternative translations of "apuro"

difficulty
predicament
tight spot
embarrassment

Examples of how to use "apuro" in Spanish

Spanish
Me sacaste de un buen apuro.
English
You got me out of a tight spot.
Spanish
Tengo un pequeño apuro con mi tarea
English
I have a small problem with my homework.
Spanish
Ella evitó un apuro con calma
English
She avoided trouble calmly.
Spanish
Estamos en apuros por falta de dinero
English
We are in trouble due to lack of money.
Spanish
No me pongas en este apuro
English
Don't put me in this awkward situation.

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Me sacaste de un buen apuro.

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