plight

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BrE /plaɪt/ AmE /plaɪt/

noun en → es

1 BAD SITUATION [singular] B1

a difficult or dangerous situation that someone is in, especially one that needs help from other people

dilema, situación difícil, aprieto

  • be in a plight

Collocations human plight · plight of refugees

  • The plight of homeless people is getting worse.

    La situación de las personas sin hogar está empeorando.

2 STATE [singular] B1

the state or condition that someone or something is in, especially when it is bad or difficult

estado, condición, situación

  • be in a plight

Collocations plight of women · economic plight

  • The company is facing serious financial plight.

    La empresa está enfrentando una situación financiera grave.