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How do you say dilema in Spanish?
How do you pronounce dilema in Spanish?
dilema is pronounced /el diˈlema/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El dilema ético presentado en la película es muy complejo y desafiante.
The ethical dilemma presented in the movie is very complex and challenging.
Este dilema moral nos obliga a elegir entre dos opciones igualmente difíciles.
This moral dilemma forces us to choose between two equally difficult options.
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Why is it masculine?
Dilema is masculine in Spanish because it derives from the Greek "dilemma" (δίλημμα), which entered Spanish through Latin as a masculine noun, and Spanish retained this gender classification despite the word's -a ending, which typically marks feminine nouns. This is an exception to Spanish's standard gender rules, similar to other Greek-derived words like "problema" and "sistema."
What is the Spanish word for dilemma?
The Spanish word for dilemma is el dilema — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | dilema | o | masculine |
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