desistir perante obstáculos

[dɛ.zis.ˈtir pə.ˈɾãn.tə ɔbs.ˈta.ku.lus]

verb phrase

to give up in the face of obstacles

1. to abandon one's efforts or goals when confronted with difficulties or challenges

He decided to desist in the face of obstacles rather than continue fighting.

Ele decidiu desistir perante obstáculos em vez de continuar lutando.

2. to cease attempting something due to impediments or resistance

Many entrepreneurs desist in the face of obstacles when they encounter their first major setback.

Muitos empreendedores desistem perante obstáculos quando encontram seu primeiro grande revés.

NYC Slang

throw in the towel / give up when things get tough

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desistir perante obstáculos

standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

desistir perante obstáculos / dar para trás

colloquial alternative 'dar para trás' is common

Rio de Janeiro

desistir perante obstáculos / desanimar

may use 'desanimar' as informal variant

Portugal

desistir perante obstáculos

standard usage with possible variant 'ceder perante dificuldades'

render-se aos obstáculos

ceder perante dificuldades

baixar os braços

atirar a toalha

desanimar-se

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