tiempos difíciles

m.pl.

hard times, bad times.

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tiempos difíciles

hard times

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(n.) = difficult times, tough times, hard times, embattled time(s)

Ex. In less difficult times the height of stacks was only two metres so that all could easily reach the top shelf.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Canadian librarians explore ways to deliver the goods in tough times'.

Ex. The article 'My life and hard times: a tale of unspeakable horrors' is a light hearted account of the author's experiences as a part time indexer.

Ex. Amidst mounting pressure over external and internal scandals, this is a truly embattled time for the United Nations.

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(n.) = difficult times, tough times, hard times, embattled time(s)

Ex: In less difficult times the height of stacks was only two metres so that all could easily reach the top shelf.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Canadian librarians explore ways to deliver the goods in tough times'.

Ex: The article 'My life and hard times: a tale of unspeakable horrors' is a light hearted account of the author's experiences as a part time indexer.

Ex: Amidst mounting pressure over external and internal scandals, this is a truly embattled time for the United Nations.