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me cuesta

I find it difficult. It's hard for me.

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01When something is difficult

Use me cuesta to say that doing something is hard for you.

Hear it in everyday life

  1. Me cuesta hablar español.

    It's hard for me to speak Spanish.

  2. Me cuesta levantarme temprano.

    It's hard for me to get up early.

  3. A veces me cuesta entender.

    Sometimes I find it hard to understand.

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Me cuesta entender.

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