apuro

Noun masculine B1 #7618 most common

Translations

  1. tight spot
  2. embarrassment
  3. hurry

Used to describe a difficult situation or urgency.

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Example Sentences

El apuro por llegar a tiempo al evento lo hizo olvidarse de su chaqueta.

The hurry to arrive on time for the event made him forget his jacket.

Me encontré en un apuro cuando olvidé mi billetera en casa y no pude pagar el almuerzo.

I found myself in a tight spot when I forgot my wallet at home and couldn't pay for lunch.