complicated part
[/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd pɑːrt/]
noun phrasepl: complicated parts
parte complicada
1. A section or component of something that is difficult to understand, handle, or work with
The complicated part of assembling the furniture is aligning the shelves.
A parte complicada de montar o móvel é alinhar as prateleiras.
2. The most challenging or intricate aspect of a task, problem, or process
The complicated part of learning Portuguese is mastering the subjunctive mood.
A parte complicada de aprender português é dominar o modo subjuntivo.
3. A difficult or troublesome element within a larger situation
The complicated part about this relationship is that we live in different cities.
A parte complicada dessa relação é que moramos em cidades diferentes.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to identify the most challenging aspect of a task or problem. In business contexts in Brazil, it's frequently used to highlight obstacles in project planning. In the USA, it's equally common in informal and formal speech when describing problem-solving scenarios.
NYC Slang
the tricky part / the tough bit
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