Spanish Conversation · Level 112
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Spanish word
coyuntura
Pronunciation
IPA/koʝunˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsituation
Example
La coyuntura política ha cambiado en pocos meses.
The political situation has changed in a few months.
More examples
La coyuntura social afecta la vida cotidiana de muchas personas.
The social situation affects the daily lives of many people.
Core concept
Conjunction of conditions at a specific time.
Common phrases
coyuntura económica
economic situation
coyuntura social
social situation
coyuntura laboral
employment situation
Similar words
situación: Particular set of circumstances at a given moment.
estado: Current state or condition of something.
condición: Specific circumstance or prerequisite that enables or affects an event.
contexto: Background or surrounding circumstances that help explain an event.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de factores y circunstancias que determinan la situación en un momento concreto.
Word origin
Derived from Latin coniunctura, literally 'a joining' of elements, reflecting several conditions joined to determine the state of affairs.
Usage tips
- Used in analyses and reports to signal a systemic mix of factors, so using it for a single personal situation sounds out of place.
Other meanings
- juncturenoun
Opposites
- estabilidadstabilitynoun
- normalidadnormalitynoun
Related words
- coyunturaltemporaryadjective
- coyunturalmentetemporarilyadverb