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difficult problems

[ˈdɪfɪkəlt ˈprɑːbləmz]
noun phrase
problemas difíceis
1. Complex or challenging issues that require significant effort, skill, or thought to resolve
The team faced difficult problems during the project implementation.
A equipe enfrentou problemas difíceis durante a implementação do projeto.
2. Matters that are hard to understand, solve, or deal with
Mathematics presents difficult problems for many students.
A matemática apresenta problemas difíceis para muitos alunos.
NYC Slang
tough nuts to crack
Synonyms
challenging problemscomplex issuestough challengescomplicated matters
Antonyms
easy problemssimple issuesstraightforward matters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas difíceis
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problemas complicados
Alternative common phrasing
Portugal
problemas difíceis
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hard nut to crack
thorny issue
knotty problem
uphill battle
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