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experience challenges

[ɪkˈspɪriəns ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz]
verb phrase
enfrentar desafios / vivenciar dificuldades
1. To encounter or deal with difficulties, obstacles, or demanding situations
The company experienced challenges during the economic downturn.
A empresa enfrentou desafios durante a recessão econômica.
2. To go through a period of hardship or struggle
Students often experience challenges when adapting to university life.
Os alunos frequentemente vivenciam dificuldades ao se adaptar à vida universitária.
NYC Slang
hit some bumps / deal with the struggle
Synonyms
face difficultiesencounter obstaclesconfront problemsgo through hardshipsdeal with setbacks
Antonyms
experience successenjoy smooth sailinghave an easy timeface no obstacles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrentar desafios / vivenciar dificuldades
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encarar dificuldades
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
enfrentar desafios / lidar com obstáculos
Formal and business usage preferred
Portugal
enfrentar desafios / deparar-se com dificuldades
Slightly more formal phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through rough waters
face an uphill battle
hit a rough patch
take the hard road
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