accepted hurdle

[/əkˈsɛptɪd ˈhɜrdəl/]
noun phrasepl: accepted hurdles
obstáculo aceito
1. A recognized or acknowledged difficulty or challenge that is expected or tolerated as part of a process
High tuition fees are an accepted hurdle for students pursuing higher education.
As altas taxas de mensalidade são um obstáculo aceito para os estudantes que buscam educação superior.
2. A standard or inevitable barrier that stakeholders understand and have come to expect
Long processing times are an accepted hurdle in government applications.
Os longos prazos de processamento são um obstáculo aceito em solicitações governamentais.
This phrase is commonly used in professional and academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English to describe systemic challenges that people have normalized. It reflects a pragmatic acceptance of difficulties inherent to specific processes or industries, rather than viewing them as unfair or abnormal.
NYC Slang
an understood pain point
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acknowledged obstaclerecognized barrierexpected challengestandard difficultyinevitable impediment
Antonyms / Antônimos
unexpected obstaclesurprising barrierunforeseen challenge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
obstáculo aceito
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
entrave reconhecido
Alternative, slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
obstáculo conhecido
Common in business contexts
Portugal
barreira reconhecida
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese

Related Words

hurdleobstaclebarrierchallengeimpedimentdifficulty

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump through hoops
clear a hurdle
face the music
take it in stride
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