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contratempos

[kõn.tra.tˈɛ.pus]
nounmasculinepl: contratempos
setbacks, mishaps, hitches
1. unexpected difficulties or problems that delay or obstruct progress
We experienced several setbacks during the project.
Tivemos vários contratempos durante o projeto.
2. unfortunate incidents or accidents
Despite the mishaps, we completed the work on time.
Apesar dos contratempos, completamos o trabalho no prazo.
3. in music, syncopation or off-beat rhythm
The composer used contratempos to create a complex rhythm.
O compositor usou contratempos para criar um ritmo complexo.
NYC Slang
speedbumps, hiccups, curveballs
Synonyms
obstáculosdificuldadesempecilhosproblemastranstornospercalços
Antonyms
sucessoêxitofacilidadevantagem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratempos
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
contratempos
common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
contratempos
widely used in daily conversation
Portugal
contratempos
standard usage, equivalent to 'imprevistos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sem contratempos
a despeito dos contratempos
apesar dos contratempos
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