This is the 290th most frequent Spanish word.
difícil
Difficult.
This sentence uses 'difícil' as an adjective to describe the challenge of understanding without additional help.
Es difícil entender el concepto sin un ejemplo.
It's difficult to understand the concept without an example.
Here, 'difícil' is applied to convey the level of challenge posed by the exam, emphasizing personal effort or achievement.
El examen fue difícil, pero lo logré aprobar.
The exam was difficult, but I managed to pass it.
In this example, 'difícil' qualifies 'situations,' generally referring to circumstances that require greater resilience or problem-solving skills.