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minefield in Spanish

minefield in Spanish is campo de minas, campo minado, polvorín — minefield means an area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.

minefield in Spanish

campo de minas
noun
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
campo minado
noun
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
campo de minas
noun
(figuratively, by extension) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
campo minado
noun
(figuratively, by extension) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
polvorín
noun
(figuratively, by extension) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.

What does "minefield" mean?

  1. noun An area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
    "The retreating army left a minefield along the border."
  2. noun A situation full of hidden risks, pitfalls, or complications.
    "Talking about salaries at work can be a real minefield."
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minefield in a sentence

  • The retreating army left a minefield along the border.
  • Talking about salaries at work can be a real minefield.
  • Planning a wedding with two big families is a political minefield.

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What is "minefield" in Spanish?

"minefield" in Spanish is campo de minas, campo minado, polvorín. minefield means: An area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.

How do you use "minefield" in a sentence?

Example: "The retreating army left a minefield along the border." In Spanish, "minefield" is campo de minas, campo minado, polvorín.

Are there other ways to say "minefield" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "minefield": campo de minas, campo minado, polvorín.

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