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    lidiar con la presión

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verb phrase consisting of the verb "lidiar" (to fight, to contend), the preposition "con" (with), and the noun phrase "la presión" (the pressure). "Lidiar" is a regular -ar verb. The construction 'lidiar con X' means to contend or struggle with X, often implying a difficult or challenging situation.

    Sample sentences

    Es difícil lidiar con la presión de tener que cumplir plazos ajustados.

    It's difficult to deal with the pressure of having to meet tight deadlines.

    Los atletas profesionales deben aprender a lidiar con la presión de la competición.

    Professional athletes must learn to cope with the pressure of competition.

    Ella siempre ha sabido lidiar con la presión muy bien en su trabajo.

    She has always known how to handle pressure very well in her job.

    Quick facts

    origin_note:The verb 'lidiar' originally refers to fighting bulls (bullfighting), which gives it a connotation of confronting or struggling against something formidable.
    conjugation_note:The verb 'lidiar' conjugates regularly. For example, 'yo lidio', 'tú lidias', 'él/ella/usted lidia', 'nosotros lidiamos', 'vosotros lidiáis', 'ellos/ellas/ustedes lidian'.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Es difícil lidiar con la presión de tener que cumplir plazos ajustados.

    It's difficult to deal with the pressure of having to meet tight deadlines.

    Los atletas profesionales deben aprender a lidiar con la presión de la competición.

    Professional athletes must learn to cope with the pressure of competition.

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