conundrum
US /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
UK /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
1.
acertijo, dilema, problema
a confusing and difficult problem or question
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The politician faced a difficult conundrum regarding the new policy.
El político se enfrentó a un difícil dilema con respecto a la nueva política.
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Solving this mathematical conundrum will require a lot of effort.
Resolver este acertijo matemático requerirá mucho esfuerzo.
2.
acertijo, adivinanza
a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle
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He loved to tell silly conundrums to make everyone laugh.
Le encantaba contar acertijos tontos para hacer reír a todos.
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Can you solve this old conundrum?
¿Puedes resolver este viejo acertijo?