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encounter difficulties
[ɪnˈkaʊntər ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
verb phrase
encontrar dificuldades
1.
to come across or face problems or obstacles
We encountered difficulties while implementing the new system.
Encontramos dificuldades ao implementar o novo sistema.
2.
to experience challenges or hardships
The project encountered difficulties due to budget constraints.
O projeto encontrou dificuldades devido a restrições orçamentárias.
NYC Slang
hit a snag; run into a wall
Synonyms
face difficulties
run into problems
come across obstacles
experience challenges
meet with obstacles
confront problems
Antonyms
overcome difficulties
solve problems
find solutions
succeed easily
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encontrar dificuldades
standard usage
São Paulo
esbarrar em dificuldades
common colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
se deparar com dificuldades
commonly used variant
Portugal
deparar-se com dificuldades
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit a bump in the road
run into a snag
strike a problem
meet resistance
have a rough go
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