How to Say "vicious cycle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vicious cycle” is “espiral” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a sequence of reciprocal cause and effect
Examples
El país cayó en una espiral de violencia.
The country fell into a spiral of violence.
Es difícil romper la espiral de pensamientos negativos.
It is hard to break the spiral of negative thoughts.
La subida de precios creó una espiral inflacionista.
The price hike created an inflationary spiral.
Abstract Patterns
When talking about feelings or economics, use 'espiral de' followed by the problem (e.g., violence, silence, debt).
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