This is the 80th most frequent Spanish word.
situación
"Situación" in English means "situation" or "circumstance."
In this sentence, 'situación' refers to the state or condition of traffic, describing its characteristics or circumstances.
La situación del tráfico esta mañana fue complicada.
The traffic situation this morning was complicated.
Here, 'situación' indicates the overall scenario or context that needs assessment to inform decision-making.
Debemos analizar la situación antes de tomar una decisión.
We need to analyze the situation before making a decision.
In this usage, 'situación' refers to a specific set of circumstances or events being clarified for comprehension purposes.