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“dilemma” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/diˈlema/

Example

Tengo un dilema: aceptar este trabajo o quedarme aquí.

I have a dilemma: whether to accept this job or stay here.

Illustration for dilema (dilemma)

How to say “dilemma” in Spanish

“Dilemma” in Spanish is dilema.

Forked road with signs showing different advantages and disadvantages.

Full entry for dilema: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dilema

El dilema moral no me dejó dormir.

The moral dilemma kept me from sleeping.

Tips for using dilema

  • Dilema is grammatically masculine, so articles appear as el dilema and un dilema rather than feminine forms.

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