difficulty

difficoltà

Quanto è difficile fare, capire o affrontare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: How hard something is to do, understand, or deal with.

• I had difficulty opening the door.
• He walked up the stairs with difficulty.
• The game offers three levels of difficulty.

Come si usa: have difficulty doing something (I have difficulty remembering names.); difficulty in doing something (She reported difficulty in moving her arm.)

Contrari: ease

Espressioni comuni: with difficulty, have difficulty, difficulty level

problema, difficoltà, ostacolo

Problema che rende più difficile fare qualcosa o raggiungere un obiettivo.

In inglese semplice: A problem that makes it harder to do or achieve something.

• We faced an unexpected difficulty.
• The company is having financial difficulties.
• How did you overcome those technical difficulties?

Sinonimi: problem, obstacle, hurdle

Espressioni comuni: face a difficulty, financial difficulty, technical difficulty

pericolo, difficoltà

Situazione pericolosa all’aperto, soprattutto quando qualcuno non riesce a nuotare o a restare al sicuro in acqua.

In inglese semplice: A dangerous situation outdoors, especially when someone cannot swim or stay safe in water.

• The swimmer was in difficulty.
• Their boat got into difficulties in rough water.
• Lifeguards rescued two children who were in difficulties.

Come si usa: be/get into difficulties (The swimmer got into difficulties far from shore.)

Sinonimi: trouble, danger

Contrari: safety

Espressioni comuni: in difficulty, get into difficulty