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difficult conditions

[/ˈdɪfɪkəlt kənˈdɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
condições difíceis
1. Challenging or unfavorable circumstances that make something hard to accomplish or endure
The team worked under difficult conditions to complete the project on time.
A equipe trabalhou sob condições difíceis para concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. Environmental or situational factors that present obstacles or hardships
Climbers face difficult conditions at high altitudes.
Os alpinistas enfrentam condições difíceis em grandes altitudes.
Synonyms
challenging circumstancesadverse conditionsunfavorable circumstancestough conditionsharsh conditions
Antonyms
favorable conditionseasy conditionsideal conditionscomfortable circumstances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condições difíceis
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
condições difíceis / situação complicada
May also use 'situação complicada' in casual speech
Portugal
condições difíceis / circunstâncias adversas
May prefer more formal 'circunstâncias adversas' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

under difficult conditions
face difficult conditions
overcome difficult conditions
work under difficult conditions
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