hardship

penuria, dificultad

Situación de vida difícil, especialmente por falta de dinero o de lo necesario para vivir.

En inglés sencillo: A situation in which life is difficult, especially because of a lack of money or basic needs.

• The family faced great hardship.
• Many people suffered financial hardship during the war.
• Years of hardship had made her determined to help others.

Sinónimos: difficulty, suffering, privation

Expresiones frecuentes: financial hardship, endure hardship

carga, dificultad

Algo que causa una dificultad seria o supone una carga pesada para alguien.

En inglés sencillo: Something that creates a serious difficulty or burden for someone.

• The extra cost is a hardship.
• Long journeys became a hardship for her.
• Would paying this fee cause you a hardship?

Sinónimos: burden, difficulty

Expresiones frecuentes: a real hardship, impose a hardship