difficult tasks

[/ˈdɪfɪkəlt tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: difficult tasks
tarefas difíceis
1. jobs or pieces of work that are challenging, requiring significant effort, skill, or concentration to complete
Managing a large team involves many difficult tasks.
Gerenciar um grande time envolve muitas tarefas difíceis.
2. assignments or responsibilities that are hard to accomplish due to complexity, time constraints, or skill requirements
The project presented several difficult tasks that we had to solve methodically.
O projeto apresentava várias tarefas difíceis que tínhamos que resolver metodicamente.
In Brazilian corporate culture, discussing 'tarefas difíceis' is common in workplace settings, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving resilience. In the USA, acknowledging difficult tasks is often framed as an opportunity for growth and learning, reflecting cultural values of overcoming challenges.
NYC Slang
tough gigs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
challenging tasksarduous taskscomplex tasksdemanding worktough assignments
Antonyms / Antônimos
easy taskssimple tasksstraightforward assignmentseffortless work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefas difíceis
standard and widely used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trampos pesados / tarefas complicadas
informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
tarefas difíceis / trabalhos complexos
formal and business contexts
Portugal
tarefas difíceis / trabalhos exigentes
similar to Brazilian Portuguese, slight formal preference

Related Words

challengingproblem-solvingworkloadobstaclesresponsibilities

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than you can chew (difficult tasks that are too ambitious)
a tall order (an especially difficult task)
uphill battle (a difficult task requiring sustained effort)
treading water (managing difficult tasks without making progress)
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