congiuntura

economic juncture

noun kon-joon-TOO-rah Rare

Origin: Latin coniunctura (joining, junction)

Also means

circumstance

Usage Note

Congiuntura most commonly appears in the phrase congiuntura economica, referring to the current state or cycle of the economy — whether a downturn, upturn, or stagnation. It is a semi-technical term used in journalism and policy; in everyday speech Italians are more likely to say situazione economica. The plural is regular: congiunture.

Examples

"La congiuntura economica è ancora difficile."

Natural Translation

The economic situation is still difficult.

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