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Meanings of "situation" in Spanish English Dictionary : 52 result(s)

English Spanish
General
situation situación [f]
situation posición [f]
situation estado [m]
situation coyuntura [f]
situation caso [m]
situation empleo [m]
situation estado [m]
situation estado de la cuestión [m]
situation estatus [m]
situation término [m]
situation colocación [f]
situation maraña [f]
situation movida [f]
situation posición [f]
situation positura [f]
situation proporción [f]
situation situación [f]
situation tesitura [f]
situation puesto [m]
situation estado [m]
situation entorno [m]
situation tesitura [f]
situation circunstancia [f]
situation localización [f]
situation emplazamiento [m]
situation acomodo [m]
situation cabo [m]
situation lugar [m]
situation patio [m]
situation sitio [m]
situation estación [f]
situation orientación [f]
situation postura [f]
situation ubicación [f]
situation localidad [f]
situation vecindad [f]
situation asentamiento [m] disused
situation estamiento [m] disused
situation estación [f] disused
Colloquial
situation cotarro [m]
situation patio [m]
Business
situation situación [f]
Law
situation cuestión [f]
Engineering
situation destino [m]
situation incidente [m]
situation emplazamiento [m]
situation peripecia [f]
situation ubicación [f]
situation exposición [f]
situation situación [f]
Military
situation situación [f]
Baseball
situation situación [f]

Meanings of "situation" with other terms in English Spanish Dictionary : 500 result(s)

English Spanish
Common
current situation actualidad [f]
difficult situation gancho [m]
General
(economic situation) pick up mejorar [v]
(situation) get better mejorar [v]
awkward situation ahogamiento [m]
awkward situation ahogo [m]
difficult situation aprieto [m]
difficult situation apuro [m]
difficult situation brete [m]
difficult situation embarque [m]
difficult situation embolado [m]
critical situation lance [m]
embarrassing situation ridículo [m]
uncomfortable situation ridículo [m]
silly situation astracanada [f]
bad situation crisis [f]
zero-sum situation entrada por salida [f]
temporary situation provisionalidad [f]
active situation situación activa [f]
dramatic situation situación dramática [f]
passive situation situación pasiva [f]
be (in a situation) andar [v]
complicate a situation embarrancar [v]
be in a situation estar que [v]
unfavorable situation desmedro [m]
difficult situation trance [m]
critical situation lance [m]
rectification of an unfair situation desagravio [m]
leaving an unpleasant situation escapatorio [m]
leaving an unpleasant situation escape [m]
difficult situation brete [m]
extreme of a situation colmo [m]
escape from a hard situation efugio [m]
tricky situation atolladero [m]
embarrassing situation embrollo [m]
opposite situation caso contrario [m]
situation comedy comedia de situación [f]
the quality of being anterior or preceding in time or in situation anterioridad [f]
leaving an unpleasant situation fuga [f]
leaving an unpleasant situation liberación [f]
leaving an unpleasant situation escapada [f]
situation comedy comedia de situación [f]
problematic situation estrechez [f]
political situation coyuntura política [f]
actual situation situación actual [f]
assessment of the general situation evaluación de la situación general [f]
duress situation situación de coacción [f]
duress situation situación de constreñimiento [f]
duress situation situación de coerción [f]
actual situation situación real [f]
an awkward situation una situación embarazosa [f]
an awkward situation una situación incómoda [f]
appreciation of the situation evaluación de la situación [f]
appreciation of the situation valoración de la situación [f]
balanced situation alimentación equilibrada [f]
aggravating situation agravante [m/f]
someone that takes the fun out of a situation or activity aguafiestas [m/f]
delicate (situation) difícil [adj]
(a problem/a situation) have no solution no tener solución (un problema/una situación) [v]
(situation) to resolve itself resolverse por si solo (una situación) [v]
(situation) to resolve itself solucionarse por si solo (una situación) [v]
manage the situation desenvolverse [v]
leave someone in a difficult situation dejar con los crespos hechos [v]
leave someone in a difficult situation dejar plantado [v]
leave someone in a difficult situation dejar en la estacada [v]
worsen a situation agravar [v]
ignore a bad situation hacerse el sonzo [v]
ignore a bad situation hacerse el tonto [v]
be in control of the situation dominar la situación [v]
understand a situation hacerse cargo [v]
intervene in a situation intervenir en una situación [v]
sum up the situation resumir la situación [v]
deal with a situation abordar una situación [v]
have the situation under control tener la situación bajo control [v]
avoid a situation evitar una situación [v]
face a situation dar la cara [v]
be aware of the situation darse por enterado [v]
meekly endure a situation difficult to change aguantar la carga [v]
prepare oneself for a difficult situation acomodarse al bate [v]
be stuck in a difficult situation estar atrapado en una situación difícil [v]
be stuck in a difficult situation estar encallado en una situación difícil [v]
be suppressed (before the situation became graver) ser suprimido (antes de que la situación empeore) [v]
apply for a situation solicitar un empleo [v]
appraise the situation evaluar la situación [v]
appraise the situation valorar la situación [v]
in a difficult situation en un apuro [adv]
it is used to refer to a situation that goes beyond what is expected la bola pica y extiende [expr] NI CU
indicating that someone takes advantage of a chaotic situation unos a la bulla y otros a la cabuya [expr] HN NI
very nervous person (before a situation) atado de nervios [n] PE CL
situation or conflict in which someone farms out their responsibility to other people compra huevos [n] CL
situation or case essentially equal to others of the same species except for some minor and insubstantial differences la misma jeringa con diferente pitongo [n] PA
most important aspect of an issue or situation la parte del sentimiento [n] CU
unpleasant situation plancheta y media [n] BO
a desperate situation una situación desesperada
a difficult situation una difícil situación
a difficult situation una situación difícil
a disgraceful situation una situación deshonrosa
a disgraceful situation una situación vergonzosa
a disgraceful situation una situación escandalosa
a life and death situation una situación de vida o muerte
a shameful situation una situación humillante
a shameful situation una situación vergonzosa
a situation to be ashamed of una situación de la que avergonzarse
a sticky situation una situación difícil
ridiculous situation situación ridícula
ridiculous situation situación absurda
embarrassing situation situación embarazosa
awkward situation situación embarazosa
embarrassing situation situación violenta
embarrassing situation situación bochornosa
awkward situation situación violenta
situation in which la situación en la que
extreme situation la situación límite
stressful situation la situación estresante
prevailing situation la situación reinante
overall situation la situación reinante
the situation la situación
situation/office of the fiel fielato [m]
situation/office of the fiel fielazgo [m]
lose one's situation caer [v]
obtain a post/situation colocar [v]
pass (a condition or situation, often critical in nature; a predicament) condición [f]
in a situation empleado [adj]
in a situation colocado [adj]
out of a situation sin empleo [adj]
ticklish (delicate or difficult: a ticklish situation) difícil [adj]
gear (to prepare, adjust, or adapt to a particular situation, person) preparar [v]
be master of the situation ser dueño del baile [v]
out of a situation sin empleo [adv]
involved/difficult situation embrollo [m] fig.
situation in which one is exposed to being insulted or despised escupidero [m] fig.
someone in agreement with a situation acomodado [m] CU
unwelcoming guest situation aconchamiento [m] MX
difficult economic situation arranque [m] GT PA CU DO EC
situation of disorder atajaperros [m] VE
situation of noise atajaperros [m] VE
situation of din atajaperros [m] VE
situation of disturbance atajaperros [m] VE
difficult situation atraque [m] DO
problematic situation balurdo [m] AR
difficult situation balurdo [m] AR
difficult or problematic situation balurdo [m] AR
difficult situation agigolón [m] GT HN NI
difficult situation ajigolón [m] GT HN NI
a propitious moment that is presented to someone who is about to leave a position or privileged situation, to appropriate other people's property, usually public año [m] MX
difficult situation that someone goes through amolado y sin filo [m] NI
confused situation brollo [m] DO VE
thorny business/situation that must be addressed and resolved bomberazo [m] MX
adverse or disagreeable situation buche amargo [m] CU
exhausting thing or situation that causes problems cacho [m] CL
situation characterized by disorder and confusion descule [m] CR BO
confused and chaotic situation despelote [m] HN CR PA CO VE EC PE CL PY AR UY BO
confusing situation deschaveto [m] BO:E
disordered situation deschaveto [m] BO:E
complicated situation cuete [m] MX
difficult situation culantrillo [m] CU
a clever person who avoids implicating or defining themselves in a situation or conversation culebrero [m] PR CL
series of circumstances that combine to create a favorable situation círculo virtuoso [m] CL
serious situation chiste [m] CL
conflicting situation in which some sector of the population is prepared to resist or confront someone estado de emergencia [m] DO EC BO
conflicting situation in which some sector of the population is prepared to resist or confront someone estado de apronte [m] BO
situation where disorder and confusion reign ferretreque [m] CU
prolonging of an event or situation alargue [m] CR rare
difficult, anguished or risky situation ajigolón [m] MX GT HN SV NI rur.
difficult, anguished or risky situation agigolón [m] GT HN NI
evasion of a difficult or compromising situation or responsibility guabineo [m] VE
situation involving the final rush of activity to complete a pressing task correcorre [m] NI CU CO VE EC PE
situation involving the final rush of activity to complete a pressing task corretaje [m] CU
economic situation condumio [m] CU
excess or abuse imposed on someone by taking advantage of a favorable situation cogoteo [m] CL
extraordinary situation gufeo [m] PR
difficult situation huevo [m] SV UY
difficult situation hoyo [m] DO
situation in which confusion and disorder prevail jelengue [m] MX SV CU
chaotic situation loquerío [m] PE BO CL
confusing and disorganized situation disparadero [m] BO
absurd situation loquerío [m] PE BO CL
adverse situation ñaragatal [m] VE
project or situation considered failed before starting natimuerto [m] DO PR
challenging situation ñaragatal [m] VE
funny situation pacho [m] HN CR
ridiculous or shameful situation pegue [m] UY
ridiculous situation pachó [m] PR
comical situation pacho [m] HN CR
embarrassing situation pachó [m] PR
embarrassing situation quemo [m] AR UY
chaotic situation rebumbio [m] GT CU
chaotic situation quincho [m] UY
problematic and difficult situation to solve quilombo [m] AR UY
ridiculous situation quemo [m] AR UY
situation where disorder and confusion prevail quincho [m] UY
situation where disorder and confusion prevail rebumbio [m] GT CU
situation where confusion and disorder prevail sambambé [m] DO
confusing situation tembladeral [m] CL AR UY
confusing and loud situation zambrote [m] CR
problematic situation extremely difficult to leave zapato chino [m] CL
problematic situation with no solution in sight tranque [m] DO PR
difficult situation ajigolón [m] MX GT HN SV NI
awkward situation ajigolón [m] MX GT HN SV NI
difficult situation huevo [m] SV UY
embarrassing situation roche [m] PE
uncomfortable situation roche [m] PE
serious situation torete [m] rare
an unpleasant situation macana [f] AR PE UY
someone in agreement with a situation acomodada [f] CU
difficult economic situation arrancazón [f] PA
precarious economic situation apretadera [f] PR
precarious economic situation apretadura [f] PR rur.
favorable situation used to gain a personal benefit (disregarding the possible damage to others) avivada [f] BO CL AR UY
someone who takes advantage of a favorable situation to get a personal benefit, disregarding the possible damage to others avivada [f] PE BO CL PY AR UY
placement of a person in a demanding situation atrincada [f] CL
someone who responds quickly to any situation bala [f] EC
exhausting situation amansadera [f] AR UY
tiring and stressful situation amansadura [f] CL
tiring and stressful situation amansadora [f] BO AR UY
action or situation that produces annoyance/worry/prejudice amolada [f] MX
confused or disordered place or situation bolsa de gatos [f] CL AR UY
confused situation brolla [f] DO VE
tiring and stressful situation amansadera [f] AR UY
a clever person who avoids implicating or defining themselves in a situation or conversation culebrera [f] PR CL
situation characterized by disorder and confusion chacota [f] PE BO
situation characterized by a lack of seriousness chacota [f] CL
situation of chaos and disturbance chacra (del quechua) [f] CL teen
crappy situation chavienda [f] PR
unpleasant situation chavienda [f] PR
uncomfortable or tedious situation or occurrence fregatina [f] PE rare
awareness of a situation escurrida [f] CL
initial situation foja cero [f] BO PY AR UY CL
group of unscrupulous people who benefit from any situation gallotera [f] PA
confused and disordered situation grica [f] PR
situation in which a student audits a class that will be taken by a certain time condicionalidad [f] CL PY AR UY
difficult or compromising situation crujidera [f] CL
blessing to prolong a situation largona [f] PE CL
task or situation that causes discomfort jeringueta [f] CU
difficult economic situation ladrazón [f] VE
annoying activity or situation jorobeta [f] CU PR
uncomfortable situation embromienda [f] DO
complicated situation macarronada [f] PA
difficult situation macarronada [f] PA
annoying situation embromienda [f] DO
difficult economic situation matarrón [f] PR
situation requiring an investment mochila [f] CL
compromising situation milonga [f] AR UY
complicated situation milonga [f] AR UY
difficult economic situation pasmadera [f] CU
bad economic situation pasmazón [f] CU
difficult situation pacaya [f] SV
significant situation pega [f] PA
difficult economic situation peladera [f] PR
difficult economic situation pelambrera [f] PR
annoying situation plancha [f] VE
difficult economic situation pelazón [f] CU PR
bothersome situation pendejá [f] DO
bothersome situation pendejada [f] DO PR BO
favorable situation for obtaining something significant for a low price or little effort pichincha (portugués) [f] AR
unpleasant situation plancha [f] VE
hard to understand situation viga [f] SV
privileged situation teta [f] CR EC
difficult situation vacaloca [f] CO
uncertain situation siquisnoquis [f] NI
unimportant situation taradez [f] AR UY
favorable situation bolada [f] AR UY
tricky situation fregada [f] HN SV
person who does not face a situation guabina [m/f] VE
person, animal, or situation that is difficult to bear and unavoidable in life karma (inglés karma) [m/f] VE CL
of a full of obstacles and difficult situation ñongo [adj] VE
in agreement with a situation acomodado [adj] CU
for fear he can not face someone or something in a certain situation achirlado [adj] AR
difficult to manage (a situation) de argolla [adj] CU
degrading (situation/job) arrastrado [adj] VE
in a difficult economic situation arrollao [adj] PR
who takes advantage of a situation for personal gain (someone) arrecho [adj] CR
difficult (thing/fact/situation) arrecho [adj] NI PA
humiliating (situation/job) arrastrado [adj] VE
who takes advantage of a favorable situation to get a personal benefit (disregarding the possible damage to others) avivato [adj] PA CO EC PE UY
related to someone who takes advantage of any situation for her/her own benefit agentado [adj] PR
boring (situation or conversation) aguado [adj] HN NI DO VE CL AR
in agreement with a situation achantado [adj] CU DO PR
fixed (situation) amañado [adj] EC
hard (work/situation) bravo [adj] CR VE PE BO
willing to face a situation amolado [adj] VE
difficult (situation) de ampanga [adj] CU
in a delicate situation (of health/money) bruñido [adj] HN NI
solved (situation) amañado [adj] EC
overwhelming (price/situation) abusivo [adj] DO CL
going through a very painful situation abismado [adj] AR:Nw
in a bad economic situation (someone) abollado [adj] CU
oppressive (price/situation) abusivo [adj] DO CL
stunned by an unfortunate situation desasitiado [adj] DO
stunned by a bothersome situation desasitiado [adj] DO
in a discrediting or disgraceful situation como chaleco de mono [adj] CL
disadvantageous (situation or subject) chimbo [adj] VE
shocking (person or situation) chocante [adj] MX GT HN SV NI CR PA CU VE EC PE CL AR UY BO
detrimental (situation or subject) chimbo [adj] VE
entertaining (thing or situation) chonguero [adj] PE
amusing (thing or situation) chonguero [adj] PE
comical (thing or situation) chonguero [adj] PE
shocking (thing or situation) choqueante [adj] BO CL
of little importance (object, event, or situation) entrecasa [adj] AR
of little importance (object, event or situation) de entrecasa [adj] MX AR
from home (object, event, or situation) entrecasa [adj] AR
small (object, event or situation) de entrecasa [adj] MX AR
in a bad economic situation fregado [adj] MX HN NI CR CO CL
in a difficult situation fregado [adj] MX HN NI CR CO CL
in a bad economic situation escrachado [adj] PR
in a troublesome situation fregado [adj] MX HN NI CR CO CL
in a difficult or compromised situation frito [adj] GT HN SV CR DO PR EC BO CL PY AR UY
always winning or benefiting from a situation ganoso [adj] EC rare
in a problematic situation maniado [adj] GT NI CR VE
in a difficult situation empalomado [adj] SV
in a difficult situation enchurutado [adj] HN SV
in a difficult situation engarranchinado [adj] SV
in a difficult situation engüevado [adj] SV
uncertain situation or issue full of difficulties and obstacles ñongo [adj] VE
in a difficult situation con el mecate en el pescuezo [adj] MX
in a difficult situation metido [adj] CL PY
always accompanying someone more advantageous of economic and social situation, in order to get the same respect parejero [adj] VE
in a difficult situation planchado [adj] VE EC
in a difficult situation tropezado [adj] PA
in an uncertain situation sonado [adj] BO CL AR UY
get a good economic situation afirmarse [v] AR UY
get a job or a privileged situation by influence acomodarse [v] MX HN NI CU PR VE BO AR UY
normalize an issue or a situation with the passing of time aconcharse [v] CL
make something bearable (situation/problem) aliviar [v] CU PR
reduce the negative impact of a situation aliviar [v] CU PR
put somebody in an embarrassing situation to obtain a response/reaction atrincar [v] CL
be in a difficult economic situation atrabancarse [v] VE
lose serenity in an adverse situation atufarse [v] EC BO UY
put on airs in a favorable situation agrandarse [v] HN SV NI CO BO PY AR
accept with resignation a certain condition/situation amañarse [v] EC disused
cower in a bad situation, amojonearse [v] VE
put up with a bad situation amolarse [v] MX
find oneself in a difficult situation abayuncarse [v] CU
cope with a demanding or embarrassing situation campechanearse [v] MX
cling or hold on to a situation ahorcarse [v] CR CU
behave in a self-assured manner in a certain situation deschabarse [v] CU
become frightened or intimidated of a situation that requires effort or resolution culatearse [v] VE
discredit someone with tricks and wiles to keep them from standing out in a situation or activity chaquetear [v] CL
be in a difficult situation estar [v] CU
come to an unexpected end (event or situation) felparse [v] MX
take advantage of a situation escapar [v] CU
endure an uncomfortable situation espantar [v] CU
disappear or escape from a difficult situation after provoking it ajochar (francés) [v] NI
disappear or escape from a difficult situation after having caused it ajotar los perros y después treparse [v] PR
constantly evade a difficult or compromising situation or responsibility guabinear [v] VE
patiently suffer an unpleasant situation fuñirse [v] DO
evade a situation, commitment, or responsibility gambetear [v] CR BO AR UY
become fully aware of a situation and take responsibility concientizarse [v] MX GT HN SV NI CR PA CO VE EC PE BO CL PY AR UY
face a problem or compromising situation confrontar [v] MX DO VE EC UY
make someone fully aware of a situation and take responsibility concientizar [v] MX GT HN SV NI CR PA CO VE EC PE BO CL PY AR UY CU DO PR cult
make someone pay more for something by taking advantage of a situation of power, strength, or privilege cogotear [v] CL
overcome a difficult or compromising situation indultarse [v] CU
look for a solution to a difficult situation inventar [v] CU
face a difficult situation with determination hamacarse [v] AR UY
face a difficult situation with determination hamaquearse [v] AR:Nw
take a problematic situation lightly jajajearse [v] BO CL
be successful in a situation librar [v] CU
suffer because of a physical, moral, or sentimental pain or from a desperate economic situation karkatir [v] BO:W,C rur.
suffer because of a physical, moral, or sentimental pain or from a desperate economic situation katatir [v] BO:W,C rur.
come out of a situation with flying colors librar [v] CU
take advantage of a situation to get ahead destasajar [v] PR
get oneself into a complicated situation enliarse [v] HN
get into a difficult situation engallinarse [v] SV
get into a difficult situation engüevarse [v] SV
get into a difficult situation enhuevarse [v] SV
get into a complicated situation emberenjenarse [v] HN CU
get into a complicated situation embrocarse [v] HN
take advantage of a situation to get ahead estasajar [v] PR
put in a difficult situation empacayar [v] SV
put in a difficult situation empalomar [v] SV
put in a difficult situation enchurutar [v] SV
steer a situation in a certain direction encarrerar [v] MX
become aware of a situation that concerns one mosquearse [v] EC
have a good economic and work situation papear [v] DO
give someone the information necessary to know how to behave in a certain situation ubicar [v] SV CU DO BO:C AR UY
know how to behave in a certain situation ubicarse [v] SV CL AR UY
be in a unfavorable situation sonar [v] PE BO CL PY AR UY
influence a situation muñequear [v] BO CL PY AR UY
in a difficult situation en amarillentos aprietos [adv] CL disused
in a state of irritation/uneasiness caused by a situation where a number of expectations have not been met con la bala pasada [adv] CL
in a situation of decline cuesta abajo en la rodada [adv] CL
in a situation of economic distress a tres cuartos y un repique [adv] CL
in an urgent, pressing, or fear-inducing situation con el culo a cuatro manos [adv] NI AR UY
in the situation of having acquired a great prestige or received a series of unsurpassable praise or congratulations en los cuernos de la luna [adv] CL
in a discrediting or disgraceful situation como chaleco de mono [adv] CL
forcing the aforementioned situation a fortiori [adv] MX
in a waiting situation estanbay (inglés stand by) [adv] HN SV CR BO PY
in a bad economic situation en joda [adv] EC
difficult situation ajigolones [m/pl] MX GT HN SV NI
awkward situation ajigolones [m/pl] MX GT HN SV NI
resources one has for confronting a certain situation gavetas [f/pl] GT
negative situation ondas [f/pl] GT
of a full of obstacles and difficult situation ñonga [adj/f] VE
in a situation colmada [adj/f]
in a situation empleada [adj/f]
in a difficult economic situation arrollá [adj/f] PR
boring (situation or conversation) aguada [adj/f] HN NI DO VE CL AR
related to someone who takes advantage of any situation for her/her own benefit agentada [adj/f] PR
in agreement with a situation achantada [adj/f] CU DO PR
Idioms
catch 22 situation círculo vicioso [m]
clear the air (clarify the situation) aclarar las cosas [v]
consider one's financial situation consultar con el bolsillo [v]
take stock of a situation evaluar una situación [v]
recover from a tragic situation levantar cabeza [v]
recover from a tragic situation alzar cabeza [v]
cause a confusing situation revolverse el gallinero [v]
cause a confusing situation alborotarse el gallinero [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage cambiar las tornas [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage girar las tornas [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage invertir las tornas [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage volverse las tornas [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage cambiarse las tornas [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage girarse las tornas [v]
reverse a situation and gain the advantage invertirse las tornas [v]
get used to a new situation cogerle el aire a algo [v]
change the situation dramatically dar la vuelta a la tortilla [v]
dodge a diffucult situation dar un quiebro [v]
change a situation completely dar un vuelco [v]
relieve a complicated situation dar un balón de oxígeno [v]
relieve a complicated situation ser un balón de oxígeno [v]
introduce a person to a new situation without adequately preparing him or her echar a alguien a los leones [v]
take control of the situation tomar el control de la situación [v]
make someone remember an unpleasant event or situation that happened in the past escarbar en la herida [v]
make someone remember an unpleasant event or situation that happened in the past hurgar en la herida [v]
make someone remember an unpleasant event or situation that happened in the past ahondar en la herida [v]
make someone remember an unpleasant event or situation that happened in the past profundizar en la herida [v]
make someone remember an unpleasant event or situation that happened in the past escarbar en la llaga [v]
make someone remember an unpleasant event or situation that happened in the past hurgar en la llaga [v]
be slippery (situation) Estar cogido con pinzas [v]
be slippery (situation) estar cogido con alfileres [v]
be slippery (situation) estar prendido con alfileres [v]
be in the same situation/condition estar del mismo palo [v]
be the center of a conflict situation estar en el ojo del huracán [v]
make the best of a difficult situation hacer de la necesidad virtud [v]
cause further misfortune to someone who is already in a difficult situation hacer leña del árbol caído [v]
take stock of a situation hacerse una composición de lugar [v]
take stock of a situation hacer una composición de lugar [v]
be in a difficult situation ir de cráneo [v]
face a situation directly ir por derecho [v]
face a situation directly entrar por derecho [v]
be involved in a risky situation meterse en un fregado [v]
get into a difficult situation meter un embolado a alguien [v]
force a situation pisar/apretar el acelerador [v]
place someone in a difficult situation poner a alguien en un aprieto [v]
place someone in a difficult situation poner a alguien en un brete [v]
put someone in an difficult situation poner a alguien en un compromiso [v]
place someone in a difficult situation poner a alguien en la encrucijada [v]
place someone in a difficult situation poner a alguien en la picota [v]
have the courage to face a difficult or dangerous situation poner el cascabel al gato [v]
be in a painful situation quedar en cruz [v]
survive a difficult situation or illness remontar el bache [v]
survive a difficult situation or illness salir del bache [v]
recover from a difficult situation recobrar el ánimo [v]
solve a complicated situation salvar la papeleta [v]
solve a complicated situation solventar la papeleta [v]
(a situation) be tremendously tangled or very difficult to understand ser kafkiano [v]
be someone who saves the situation ser la vaca de la boda [v]
be a very dangerous place or situation ser un avispero [v]
be a dangerous situation ser un barril de pólvora [v]
be a give-and-take situation ser un tira y afloja [v]
be a give-and-take situation ser un toma y daca [v]
be in a situation in which two evenly matched people or factions are striving to keep or obtain the same thing ser un tira y afloja [v]
be in a situation in which two evenly matched people or factions are striving to keep or obtain the same thing ser un toma y daca [v]
get information about a situation before taking action sondear el terreno [v]
escape from a difficult situation meter violín en bolsa [v]
be very involved at the busiest or most active stage of a situation or activity estar en la chuchoca [v]
be in a difficult situation estar en un atolladero [v]
be in a difficult situation estar en los cuernos [v]
be in a difficult situation estar en calzas prietas [v]
be in a difficult situation verse en un aprieto [v]
be in a difficult situation estar en un brete [v]
be in a difficult situation encontrarse en una necesidad [v]
be in a difficult situation estar en un atrenzo [v]
put oneself in a dangerous situation or position meterse en honduras [v]
have permission or time to speak (especially in a formal situation) estar en el uso de la palabra [v]
be in an explosive situation estar sobre un volcán [v]
be in a potentially dangerous situation estar sobre un volcán [v]
accept that a difficult situation exists confrontarse con algo [v]
endure the difficult situation hacer de yunque [v]
endure the difficult situation servir de yunque [v]
be strong enough to cope with a difficult situation tener las espaldas anchas [v]
consider the situation tentar el vado [v]
turn the tables on someone (change a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone) volver el arma contra alguien [v]
change a situation completely so that someone loses an advantage volver el arma contra alguien [v]
return to a normal situation volver las aguas a su cauce [v]
turn the tables on someone (change a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone) volver las tornas a alguien [v]
change a situation completely so that someone loses an advantage volver las tornas a alguien [v]
take stock of a situation hacer composición de lugar [v]
be in the same situation correr por la misma cuenta [v]
take extraordinary measures to get out of a difficult situation partir por en medio [v]
take extraordinary measures to get out of a difficult situation partir por medio [v]
make the best of a bad situation hacer de la necesidad virtud [v]
refuse to comment on a situation barajar el tiro [v] SV VE
person or thing in a situation distinct or different from what is normal chancho en misa [n] CL
situation of disorder, chaos, or general ruin la escoba [n] CL
a chicken and egg situation aquello de la gallina y el huevo
a chicken and egg situation el problema del huevo y la gallina
a chicken and egg situation un caso sin resolver
a chicken and egg situation una pregunta sin respuesta
lose-lose situation situación en la que todos salen perdiendo