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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tricky partdifficult sectionintricate aspectchallenging elementcomplex component
Antonyms / Antônimos
simple parteasy sectionstraightforward aspectbasic element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
parte complicada
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
parte complicada / parte difícil
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
parte complicada / parte mais complicada
Often emphasizes the comparative difficulty
Portugal
parte complicada / parte difícil
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

complicationdifficultychallengecomplexityintricacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

the crux of the matter
the sticking point
where the rubber meets the road
a hard row to hoe
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