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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
the hot seat n US, slang (uncomfortable situation) (figurado)punto de mira loc nom m
  mira nf
the hot seat n US, slang (electric chair)la picota nf
  la silla eléctrica loc nom f
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
the hot seat n (precarious position) (figurado)punto de mira loc nom m
  mira nf
Note: Used especially in sports with reference to coaches.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
in the hot seat expr slang, figurative (accountable, under pressure) (figurado, coloquial)en el punto de mira, en primera línea, en la línea de fuego, en el banquillo, en la picota, en un fo loc adj
 Jackie's in the hot seat because she's team leader.
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