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encounter problems

[/ɪnˈkaʊntər ˈprɒbləmz/]
verb phrase
encontrar problemas
1. to meet, face, or come across difficulties or obstacles
We encountered problems during the project implementation.
Encontramos problemas durante a implementação do projeto.
2. to experience unexpected challenges or issues
The team encountered problems with the software integration.
A equipe encontrou problemas com a integração do software.
Synonyms
face problemsrun into problemsexperience difficultiesmeet with obstaclescome across issues
Antonyms
avoid problemsovercome obstaclessolve problemsprevent difficulties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encontrar problemas
most common usage
Brazil
dar de cara com problemas
more colloquial expression
Portugal
deparar-se com problemas
formal Portuguese usage
Portugal
encontrar dificuldades
alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a snag
run into trouble
strike a problem
bump into issues
face the music
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