a challenge
[/ə ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/]
nounpl: challenges
um desafio
1. a difficult task or problem that requires effort and determination to overcome
Learning a new language is a challenge, but it's worth the effort.
Aprender um novo idioma é um desafio, mas vale a pena o esforço.
2. a call or summons to participate in a contest or competition
She issued a challenge to her rival to compete in the tournament.
Ela fez um desafio para sua rival competir no torneio.
3. a questioning of the validity or truth of something
His statement posed a challenge to the existing theory.
Sua afirmação apresentou um desafio à teoria existente.
4. a test of one's abilities or skills
This project will be a challenge for the entire team.
Este projeto será um desafio para toda a equipe.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, facing challenges is often seen as a pathway to personal growth and success. The phrase 'a challenge' is frequently used in motivational and professional contexts. In Brazil, desafios are particularly emphasized in sports, education, and entrepreneurship as part of the cultural value placed on resilience and innovation. In the USA, the concept is central to the American ethos of overcoming obstacles.
NYC Slang
a tough one; a real test
Related Idioms & Phrases
rise to the challenge (enfrentar o desafio)
meet a challenge (enfrentar um desafio)
face a challenge (lidar com um desafio)
issue a challenge (lançar um desafio)
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