está difícil

[ɛʃ'tɑ difi'sil]

verb phrase

it's difficult

1. Something is challenging, hard, or not easy to do or accomplish

It's difficult to learn Portuguese grammar.

Está difícil aprender a gramática portuguesa.

2. A situation or circumstance is complicated or problematic

Things are difficult right now with the economy.

Está difícil agora com a economia.

3. It is hard or unlikely to happen; there are obstacles

It's going to be difficult to finish on time.

Está difícil terminar no prazo.

NYC Slang

it's rough

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

está difícil

Standard usage, very common in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

está difícil

Standard usage with same meaning

São Paulo

está difícil

Standard usage with same meaning

Portugal

é difícil

More commonly 'é difícil' than 'está difícil' in European Portuguese

estar difícil da boca para fora

estar difícil de agradar

quando está difícil, fica mais fácil

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