How to Say "critical moment" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “critical moment” is “trance” — B2 level.
Examples
Superar ese trance amargo le tomó mucho tiempo.
It took him a long time to get over that bitter ordeal.
Estamos en un trance decisivo para el futuro de la empresa.
We are at a decisive stage for the future of the company.
No quisiera pasar por un trance así de nuevo.
I wouldn't want to go through a situation like that again.
Gender Identification
Even though it ends in 'e', 'trance' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un'.
Abstract Usage
In Spanish, this word describes the 'event' or 'passage' through a hard time, rather than just the feeling of being stuck.
Thinking it only means a 'hypnotic state'
Mistake: “Using it only for spiritual contexts.”
Correction: Remember that in 90% of daily Spanish conversations, it refers to a tough situation or a 'moment' you have to get through.
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