additional barrier
[ə-ˈdi-shə-nəl ˈber-ē-ər]
noun phrasepl: additional barriers
barreira adicional
1. An extra obstacle or obstruction that impedes progress, access, or movement beyond existing barriers
The new regulations created an additional barrier to market entry for small businesses.
Os novos regulamentos criaram uma barreira adicional à entrada no mercado para pequenas empresas.
2. A supplementary impediment in a sequence of obstacles or difficulties
Language became an additional barrier to communication in the international negotiation.
O idioma se tornou uma barreira adicional à comunicação na negociação internacional.
3. An extra physical or non-physical obstruction preventing something from happening
High costs represent an additional barrier to accessing healthcare in rural areas.
Os altos custos representam uma barreira adicional ao acesso à saúde nas áreas rurais.
This phrase is frequently used in business, policy, and social contexts in both the USA and Brazil when discussing systemic challenges, regulatory compliance, and accessibility issues. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'barreira adicional' is commonly employed in formal reports, academic discussions, and policy documents dealing with socioeconomic and institutional obstacles.
Related Idioms & Phrases
face an additional barrier
overcome an additional barrier
remove additional barriers
break down additional barriers
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