Spanish Word · Advanced
disyuntiva
dilemma / difficult choice
Pronunciation: dis-yoon-TEE-vah
Meaning
A situation in which one must choose between two or more undesirable alternatives.
Example
Nos encontramos ante la difícil disyuntiva de reducir personal o cerrar la empresa.
We face the difficult dilemma of reducing staff or closing the company.
Common mistakes & tips
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- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Spanish word.