continuing difficulty
[/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ ˈdɪfɪkəlti/]
noun phrasepl: continuing difficulties
dificuldade contínua
1. a problem or challenge that persists over time without resolution
The company faces continuing difficulty in meeting production deadlines.
A empresa enfrenta dificuldade contínua em cumprir os prazos de produção.
2. an ongoing obstacle or hardship that remains unresolved
Students reported continuing difficulty with remote learning.
Estudantes relataram dificuldade contínua com o aprendizado remoto.
3. a persistent problem that creates ongoing challenges
They experienced continuing difficulty in their relationship.
Eles experimentaram dificuldade contínua em seu relacionamento.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe workplace challenges, educational struggles, or personal hardships that persist without quick resolution. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's often used in formal settings (business, academic) and casual conversation when discussing ongoing problems.
NYC Slang
an ongoing beef / a never-ending headache
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