caminho difícil

[kɐ'miɲu difi'sil]

noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos difíceis

difficult path / hard road

1. A challenging or arduous journey, either literal or figurative; a course of action that requires significant effort, struggle, or hardship

Starting a business is often a difficult path filled with obstacles.

Começar um negócio é frequentemente um caminho difícil cheio de obstáculos.

2. A morally or ethically challenging situation requiring tough decisions

He had to take the difficult path and report his friend's misconduct.

Ele teve que seguir o caminho difícil e denunciar o comportamento inadequado de seu amigo.

NYC Slang

tough road / hard path / uphill battle

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General Brazilian

caminho difícil

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

caminho difícil

Common expression; may use 'via difícil' in urban contexts

São Paulo

caminho difícil

Standard usage; business and professional contexts frequent

Portugal

caminho difícil

Standard usage; may also say 'uma via árdua' or 'um percurso complicado'

percorrer um caminho difícil

trilhar um caminho espinhoso

enfrentar um caminho árduo

caminhos difíceis levam a grandes destinos

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