situation

situación

Condiciones y hechos que afectan a alguien o algo en un momento determinado.

En inglés sencillo: The conditions and events affecting someone or something at a particular time.

• The situation is getting better.
• She stayed calm in a difficult situation.
• How did you handle those awkward situations?

Cómo se usa: in a situation (We are in a difficult situation.)

Sinónimos: circumstances, state of affairs

Expresiones frecuentes: difficult situation, current situation, financial situation, awkward situation

ubicación, emplazamiento

Lugar donde está algo, especialmente respecto a lo que lo rodea.

En inglés sencillo: The place where something stands, especially in relation to the things around it.

• The hotel has a pleasant situation beside the lake.
• The house’s situation gives it lovely sea views.
• They admired the garden’s sheltered situation below the hill.

Sinónimos: location, position, setting

Expresiones frecuentes: a pleasant situation, a secluded situation