1. A challenging conclusion or ending to an event, task, or competition, where success or completion becomes hard to achieve
The race had a difficult finish as both runners were exhausted in the final stretch.
A corrida teve um final difícil, pois ambos os corredores estavam exaustos na reta final.
2. In sports, a narrowly competitive or uncertain final phase of a match or game
The tennis match had a difficult finish with multiple deuces in the final set.
A partida de tênis teve um final difícil com vários deuces no set final.
3. A conclusion that requires significant effort or determination to complete successfully
The project had a difficult finish due to unexpected technical problems.
O projeto teve um final difícil devido a problemas técnicos inesperados.