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dilemmas

/dɪˈleməz/ /daɪˈleməz/

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noun

Dilemas, apuros

A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.

Examples :

"Many students face dilemmas when choosing between a subject they enjoy and one that offers better job prospects. "

Muchos estudiantes se enfrentan a dilemas al elegir entre una materia que disfrutan y otra que ofrece mejores perspectivas laborales.

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noun

Dilemas, problemas

A difficult circumstance or problem.

Examples :

"Facing a deadline at work presented several dilemmas. "

Enfrentarse a una fecha límite en el trabajo presentó varios dilemas.

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noun

Dilema

A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".

Examples :

"The student faced a series of dilemmas: if she studied for the math test, she'd fail the history quiz; if she studied for the history quiz, she'd fail the math test; she had to choose one or the other, so she was going to fail at least one of them. "

La estudiante se enfrentó a una serie de dilemas: si estudiaba para el examen de matemáticas, suspendería el cuestionario de historia; si estudiaba para el cuestionario de historia, suspendería el examen de matemáticas; tenía que elegir uno u otro, por lo que iba a suspender al menos uno de ellos.

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noun

Dilemas

Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

Examples :

"The student faced numerous dilemmas when choosing between studying for the math test or finishing the English essay, both due tomorrow and both crucial for their grade. "

El estudiante se enfrentó a numerosos dilemas al elegir entre estudiar para el examen de matemáticas o terminar el ensayo de inglés, ambos para mañana y cruciales para su calificación.

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