encounters difficulties
[ɪnˈkaʊntərz ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
verb phrase
encontra dificuldades
1. to come face-to-face with problems or obstacles; to experience or meet with challenges
The project encounters difficulties when funding is reduced.
O projeto encontra dificuldades quando o financiamento é reduzido.
2. to unexpectedly face or confront obstacles during an activity or process
She encounters difficulties in learning the new software.
Ela encontra dificuldades em aprender o novo software.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, academic, and everyday contexts. In Brazil, it reflects a practical acknowledgment of challenges, while in the US it's often used in business and technical settings. The phrase is neutral and does not carry negative connotations but rather represents a normal part of processes and projects.
NYC Slang
hits a snag; runs into trouble
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