How to Say "precarious" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “precarious” is “precario” — B1 level.
Examples
Muchos jóvenes tienen contratos precarios hoy en día.
Many young people have unstable contracts nowadays.
El equilibrio de la empresa es muy precario.
The company's balance is very shaky.
Su situación legal en el país es precaria.
His legal situation in the country is precarious.
Changing endings
This word changes to match what it describes. Use 'precario' for masculine things and 'precaria' for feminine things.
Where to put it
Usually, this word comes after the thing it is describing, like 'un trabajo precario'.
Not just for heights
Mistake: “Using 'precario' only to describe a dangerous height.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'precario' is most often used for social situations like jobs or health, not just physical danger.
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