How to Say "Difícil" in Spanish

difícil

/diˈfiθil/

The Spanish phrase difícil means difícil (phrase).

Its antonym is fácil, which means easy.

Which one should you use?

fácil is the opposite (easy).

To express the plural, use difíciles.

/diˈfiθil/

In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying está difícil when asked for a favor is a polite way to say 'no' without using the word 'no'.
The Spanish word difícil has an obsolete cousin in English: 'difficile'. While it is no longer used in modern English, it shares the exact same Latin roots.
In Spanish, the word difícil is an invariable adjective for gender, meaning it does not change whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine.

La resolución del problema es complicada
The problem resolution is difficult
El proyecto presenta un desafío arduo
The project presents a difficult challenge
La formulación del teorema es compleja
The theorem formulation is difficult
El trámite burocrático es engorroso
The bureaucratic procedure is difficult
El examen está duro
The exam is difficult
La pregunta del examen está complicadita
The exam question is a little challenging
Es un examen muy difícil.
It is a very difficult exam.
Este examen es muy difícil.
This exam is very difficult.
No es difícil cocinar esto.
It is not difficult to cook this.
La situación es difícil ahora.
The situation is difficult now.

Alejandro and Elena are talking about a puzzle.

Alejandro

Elena, ¿este rompecabezas es muy difícil?
Elena, is this puzzle very difficult?
Elena

Sí, tiene mil piezas.
Yes, it has a thousand pieces.
Alejandro

Creo que será difícil terminarlo hoy.
I think it will be difficult to finish it today.
Elena

No te preocupes, podemos hacerlo juntos.
Don't worry, we can do it together.

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