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barrier to development

[ˈbæriər tu dɪˈveləpmənt]
noun phrasepl: barriers to development
barreira ao desenvolvimento
1. An obstacle or impediment that prevents or hinders economic, social, technological, or personal progress
Lack of infrastructure is a major barrier to development in rural areas.
A falta de infraestrutura é uma barreira importante ao desenvolvimento nas áreas rurais.
2. A condition or factor that limits the ability of individuals, communities, or nations to advance or improve
Limited access to education can be a significant barrier to development for disadvantaged youth.
O acesso limitado à educação pode ser uma barreira significativa ao desenvolvimento para jovens desfavorecidos.
Synonyms
obstacle to developmentimpediment to progressconstraint on growthhindering factorlimitation to advancement
Antonyms
catalyst for developmentenabler of progressfacilitator of growthdriver of advancement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barreira ao desenvolvimento
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
Portugal
obstáculo ao desenvolvimento
Alternative preferred in European Portuguese; 'barreira' also acceptable
Angola/Mozambique
barreira ao desenvolvimento
Common in African Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down barriers
remove obstacles to progress
overcome development challenges
knock down barriers to entry
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