economic crisis
US /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/

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crisis económica
a situation in which an economy experiences a sudden downturn, characterized by a decline in economic activity, rising unemployment, and financial instability
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The country is facing a severe economic crisis.
El país se enfrenta a una grave crisis económica.
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Many businesses closed during the last economic crisis.
Muchas empresas cerraron durante la última crisis económica.