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mine field

/ˈmaɪn fiːld/

Traducción: Situación o tema lleno de peligros ocultos, dificultades o problemas potenciales que deben manejarse con cuidado; también un área física sembrada de minas explosivas.

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/ˈmaɪn fiːld/B2informal
  • esSituación o tema lleno de peligros ocultos, dificultades o problemas potenciales que deben manejarse con cuidado; también un área física sembrada de minas explosivas.

A situation or subject that is full of hidden dangers, difficulties, or potential problems that must be navigated carefully.

  1. Area with explosivesB2formal

    An area of land or water where explosive mines have been placed.

    escampo de minas

    • The soldiers carefully navigated the mine field.
    • The area was marked as a mine field on the map.
    • Clearing a mine field is a dangerous task.
  2. Dangerous or tricky situationB2informal

    A situation full of hidden dangers or potential problems.

    escampo minado

    • Discussing politics at the dinner table can be a mine field.
    • The contract negotiations were a legal mine field.
    • Navigating office politics is a mine field for new employees.