circunstancia
Del latín 'circumstantia', que significa 'lo que está alrededor'.
NOUN
(1)
[/siɾ.kumsˈtan.θja/es-ES]
circumstance
literal
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condition
formal
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situation
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context
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factor
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setting
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eventuality
untranslatable
(Refers to potential situations or conditions but does not encompass all meanings of 'circunstancia'.)
Antonyms
incongruencia
A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action; an accompanying condition or state of affairs. It can refer to surrounding conditions, a specific situation, or a factor influencing an event. While 'eventuality' is a possible translation in some contexts, it typically refers to a potential or future situation, whereas circunstancia encompasses present and past conditions as well, making it a broader concept.
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| circunstancias |
- En cualquier circunstancia, no debes rendirte. — Under any circumstance, you must not give up.
- Las circunstancias actuales son difíciles para muchas familias. — The current circumstances are difficult for many families.
- Fue una circunstancia inesperada la que causó el retraso. — It was an unexpected circumstance that caused the delay.