complicating factors
[/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪŋ ˈfæktərz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural noun phrase)
fatores complicadores
1. circumstances, conditions, or elements that make a situation more difficult, complex, or problematic
Several complicating factors prevented the project from being completed on time.
Vários fatores complicadores impediram que o projeto fosse concluído no prazo.
2. additional issues or obstacles that increase the difficulty of solving a problem or reaching a solution
The lack of funding was one of the complicating factors in the research.
A falta de financiamento foi um dos fatores complicadores na pesquisa.
3. medical or health-related conditions that worsen a patient's prognosis or treatment outcome
Diabetes and hypertension were complicating factors in his recovery.
Diabetes e hipertensão foram fatores complicadores na sua recuperação.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, medical, and academic contexts. In Brazil, 'fatores complicadores' is standard terminology in healthcare, engineering, law, and business discussions. The concept reflects the practical approach both cultures take to problem-solving by identifying obstacles upfront.
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