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difficult obstacles

[ˈdɪfɪkəlt ˈɒbstəklz]
noun phrase
obstáculos difíceis
1. Challenges or barriers that are hard to overcome or navigate
The team faced difficult obstacles in completing the project on time.
A equipe enfrentou obstáculos difíceis ao tentar concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. Problems or impediments that require significant effort or skill to resolve
Learning a new language presents difficult obstacles for many students.
Aprender um novo idioma apresenta obstáculos difíceis para muitos alunos.
NYC Slang
tough breaks / heavy obstacles
Synonyms
challenging barrierstough hurdleshard impedimentssignificant challenges
Antonyms
easy pathssimple solutionsminor hindrancessmooth progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstáculos difíceis
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
obstáculos difíceis / empecilhos duros
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
obstáculos difíceis / barreiras pesadas
Informal variation with 'barreiras pesadas'
Portugal
obstáculos difíceis / entraves difíceis
Alternative term 'entraves' is commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

overcome difficult obstacles
surmount difficult obstacles
face difficult obstacles
remove difficult obstacles
uphill battle
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