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difficulties

[/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/]
nounfemininepl: difficulties
dificuldades
1. The state or quality of being hard to do or accomplish; obstacles or problems
She faced many difficulties in learning a new language.
Ela enfrentou muitas dificuldades ao aprender uma nova língua.
2. A thing that is hard to deal with or understand; a problem or complication
The company encountered financial difficulties.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldades financeiras.
3. Trouble or problems in a relationship or situation
They had difficulties in their marriage.
Eles tinham dificuldades em seu casamento.
Synonyms
obstaclesproblemschallengeshardshipstroublescomplications
Antonyms
easesimplicityfacilityadvantages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldades
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dificuldades
No regional variation
São Paulo
dificuldades
No regional variation
Portugal
dificuldades
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

difficulties in sight - problemas à vista
financial difficulties - dificuldades financeiras
in difficulties - em dificuldades
face difficulties - enfrentar dificuldades
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