desafio

[duh-zuh-FEE-oo]

nounmasculinepl: desafios

challenge

1. A difficult task or problem that tests one's abilities

Learning a new language is a big challenge.

Aprender uma nova língua é um grande desafio.

2. An invitation or provocation to compete or fight

He issued a challenge to his rival.

Ele lançou um desafio ao seu rival.

3. A dare or test of courage

The dare was to jump from the cliff.

O desafio era pular do penhasco.

NYC Slang

challenge, dare, or test

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Regional Variations

General Portuguese

desafio

Standard usage across Portuguese-speaking regions

Brazil

desafio

Very common in modern slang and social media challenges

Portugal

desafio

Standard formal and informal usage

lançar um desafio (to issue a challenge)

aceitar um desafio (to accept a challenge)

enfrentar um desafio (to face a challenge)

desafio viral (viral challenge)

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