difíciles
“difíciles” means “difficult” in Spanish (Describing plural things or situations).
difficult, hard
Also: challenging, tricky
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Los exámenes de historia siempre son muy difíciles.
A1History exams are always very difficult.
Estas decisiones son difíciles de tomar, pero necesarias.
A2These decisions are hard to make, but necessary.
Hemos superado momentos difíciles en el pasado.
B1We have overcome difficult moments in the past.
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Comes directly from the Latin word *difficilis*, which was formed by combining *dis-* (meaning 'apart' or 'not') and *facilis* (meaning 'easy' or 'doable'). So, the word literally means 'not easy to do.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'difícil' gain '-es' in the plural instead of just '-s'?
If a Spanish word ends in a consonant (like 'difícil' ending in 'l'), you must add 'es' to make it plural, not just 's'. This makes the word easier to pronounce: difícil + es = difíciles.
Can I use 'difíciles' to describe people?
Yes, absolutely! It means someone is challenging, demanding, or hard to deal with. For example, 'Mis jefes son muy difíciles' (My bosses are very difficult).