Spanish · Adjectives

Difícil

Difficult / Hard

Beginneradjective

Definition

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish.

Example

El examen fue muy difícil.

The exam was very difficult.

Etymology

'Difícil' comes from the Latin 'difficilis', which means 'hard or difficult'. It suggests complexity and the need for effort.

How & Where It’s Used

'Difícil' is used in both formal and informal settings in spoken and written forms, commonly applied to a variety of challenging tasks or situations.

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