le cuesta

finds it difficult

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phrase Uncommon #22,792

finds it difficult The subject is the person who has difficulty; “le” means “to him,” “to her,” or “to you” (formal). It can also mean “costs him/her,” depending on context.

SP: A Marta le cuesta hablar en público.

EN: Marta finds it difficult to speak in public.

Le cuesta tanto dormirse solo.

He has such a hard time falling asleep on his own.

— Crímenes de familia (2020)

Increíble le cuesta millones al gobierno.

Incredible, it costs the government millions.

No le cuesta nada, es cosa mía.

It doesn’t cost him anything; that’s my business.

— Summertime (1955)

Mi padre es tan viejo que le cuesta oír.

My father is so old that he has trouble hearing.

Le cuesta despertarse a tiempo.

He has trouble waking up on time.

También le cuesta reconocer las caras de conocidos.

He also has trouble recognizing the faces of acquaintances.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

A Tom le cuesta leer.

Tom has trouble reading.

Le cuesta trabajo vivir en Londres.

He finds it difficult to live in London.

— Cuestión de tiempo (2013)

Casi le cuesta la vida.

It almost cost him his life.

Parece que le cuesta trabajo dejar el juego.

It seems he has a hard time quitting the game.

— Ace Ventura: Detective de Mascotas (1994)

A Tom le cuesta mantenerse al nivel del resto de la clase.

Tom struggles to keep up with the rest of the class.

En primer lugar, entienda que le cuesta trabajo quedarse quieto.

First, understand that it's difficult for him to stay still.

— Parásitos (2019)

No le cuesta dejar su vida de ahora, sino la de antes.

It’s not hard for him to leave his current life behind, but rather the one he had before.

— Les invasions barbares (2003)

Le cuesta acordarse de los nombres.

He has trouble remembering names.

A Tom le cuesta menos dormir cuando Mary está con él.

Tom finds it easier to sleep when Mary is with him.

Es cometer un error que casi le cuesta la vida a una persona.

It’s a mistake that almost costs someone their life.

— Ofrenda a la tormenta (2020)

A Tom le cuesta aceptar las críticas.

Tom has a hard time accepting criticism.