a new difficulty
[/ə njuː ˈdɪfɪkəlti/]
noun phrasepl: new difficulties
uma nova dificuldade
1. A fresh or previously unencountered problem or challenge that arises
The project faced a new difficulty when the budget was cut in half.
O projeto enfrentou uma nova dificuldade quando o orçamento foi reduzido pela metade.
2. An additional obstacle or complication in an ongoing situation
Just when we thought things were improving, a new difficulty emerged.
Exatamente quando pensávamos que as coisas melhoravam, uma nova dificuldade surgiu.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and everyday contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe unexpected challenges. In Brazil, it's frequently used in corporate environments and news media when discussing economic or political obstacles.
NYC Slang
another wrench in the works / a new curveball
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