lidiando con
/lidjando kon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dealing with" is translated into Spanish as lidiando con.
lidiando con is used to describe the act of managing a situation that is often problematic or challenging. Because of this, the phrase frequently carries a connotation of struggle or difficulty.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lidiando is the gerund form of the verb lidiar, which literally means to fight, struggle or contend with something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may encounter enfrentar as a common alternative to afrontar. Additionally, the verb manejar is used in some Latin American countries to mean "to handle" or "to deal with".
How does it change in a sentence?
lidiando con is the gerund form of the verbal phrase lidiar con, which is used to express the ongoing action of dealing with something.
Did you know?
- The verb lidiar comes from the world of bullfighting, where it refers to the way a matador handles or contends with a bull.
- The word lidiando implies a struggle, but if a Spanish speaker uses gestionar instead, they are referring to the administrative or professional side of 'dealing with' a task.
- If you describe a person as something you are lidiando con, you are expressing more than just patience. It suggests you are barely tolerating them, much like the English expression 'putting up with'.
Examples in context
- Estoy aprendiendo a afrontar situaciones difíciles en el trabajo.I am learning how to deal with challenging situations at work.
- Tengo experiencia en tratar con clientes exigentes.I have experience dealing with demanding customers.
- El equipo de recursos humanos está gestionando el conflicto laboral.The human resources team is dealing with the labor dispute.
- Tengo que lidiar con muchos problemas familiares últimamente.I have to deal with a lot of family issues lately.
- Me las arreglo con lo que tengo.I deal with what I have.
- Estoy sobrellevando la presión del trabajo.I am dealing with the pressure of work.
- Debes manejar la situación con prudencia.You must handle the situation with caution.
- Estoy lidiando con un problema difícil.I am dealing with a difficult problem.
- Estoy lidiando con mucho estrés.I am dealing with a lot of stress.
- Ella está lidiando con un problema técnico.She is dealing with a technical problem.
- Sigo lidiando con las consecuencias de la lluvia.I am still dealing with the consequences of the rain.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about their day at work.
- MateoHola Elena, ¿cómo estuvo tu día?Hi Elena, how was your day?
- ElenaMuy pesado, he estado lidiando con muchos clientes.Very heavy, I have been dealing with many customers.
- MateoLo siento, espero que ya estés más tranquila.I'm sorry, I hope you are calmer now.
- ElenaGracias Mateo, ya terminó mi turno.Thanks Mateo, my shift is over now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
