coyuntura
“coyuntura” means “situation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
situation, juncture
Also: circumstances, opportunity
📝 In Action
La coyuntura económica actual es favorable para invertir.
B2The current economic situation is favorable for investing.
Debemos aprovechar esta coyuntura para hacer cambios en la empresa.
C1We should take advantage of these circumstances to make changes in the company.
El analista habló sobre la difícil coyuntura política del país.
B2The analyst spoke about the country's difficult political juncture.
joint
Also: articulation
📝 In Action
Le duelen las coyunturas cuando va a llover.
C2His joints hurt when it's going to rain.
La coyuntura del brazo está inflamada.
C2The joint of the arm is swollen.
Es un término antiguo para referirse a los huesos.
C1It is an old term to refer to bones.
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Words that translate to "coyuntura" in Spanish:
articulation→circumstances→joint→juncture→opportunity→situation→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: coyuntura
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common use of 'coyuntura' today?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'coniunctura', which means 'a joining' or 'a bond'. It shares the same root as the English word 'conjunction'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'coyuntura' the same as 'oportunidad'?
Not exactly. An 'oportunidad' is a specific chance to do something. A 'coyuntura' is the whole collection of events and factors that *create* that chance. Think of 'coyuntura' as the background and 'oportunidad' as the result.
Do people use this word in casual conversation?
It's a bit formal. You wouldn't usually use it to talk about why you were late to lunch, but you would use it when talking about your company's strategy or the state of the world.
What is 'coyuntural'?
It's the adjective form. It describes something that is happening only because of the current situation and is likely temporary, rather than permanent (structural).