in a bind

in a bind
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en un aprieto
The company was in a bind, and they needed to figure something out, or they would go bankrupt.La empresa estaba en un aprieto, y tenían que encontrar una solución o terminaban en la quiebra.
b. en un apuro
We were in a bind, so I took out a small loan.Estábamos en un apuro, así que saqué un pequeño préstamo.
c. en un lío
I'm in a bind and I really need your help.Estoy en un lío y necesito tu ayuda de verdad.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate in a bind using machine translators
Other Dictionaries
Explore the meaning of in a bind in our family of products.
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
sorcerer