drawback

[/ˈdrɔːbæk/]

nounpl: drawbacks

desvantagem

1. A disadvantage or negative aspect of something

The main drawback of this apartment is that it's far from public transportation.

A principal desvantagem deste apartamento é que fica longe do transporte público.

2. A partial refund of taxes or duties paid on imported goods

The company received a drawback on the customs duties for exported materials.

A empresa recebeu uma restituição sobre as taxas alfandegárias para materiais exportados.

NYC Slang

downside / con

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General Brazilian

desvantagem

Most common and widely used term

Brazil

contratempo

Used informally for minor drawbacks or inconveniences

Brazil

ponto negativo

Alternative colloquial expression

Portugal

inconveniente

Preferred in European Portuguese for disadvantage

a necessary evil with drawbacks

pros and cons (drawbacks)

silver lining (overcoming drawbacks)

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