extra barrier

[ˈɛkstrə ˈbæriər]
nounpl: extra barriers
barreira adicional
1. An additional obstacle, obstruction, or protective wall beyond what is normally required or expected
The security team installed an extra barrier to prevent unauthorized access to the building.
A equipe de segurança instalou uma barreira adicional para evitar acesso não autorizado ao prédio.
2. A supplementary impediment to progress, communication, or movement
Language differences created an extra barrier between the international teams.
As diferenças linguísticas criaram uma barreira adicional entre os times internacionais.
3. An additional protective structure or threshold in technical, medical, or industrial contexts
The facility required an extra barrier for contamination control.
A instalação exigia uma barreira adicional para controle de contaminação.
The phrase 'extra barrier' is commonly used in American and Brazilian business, security, and technical contexts to denote additional protective or preventive measures. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'barreira adicional' is the standard translation used in professional settings, particularly in engineering, healthcare, and organizational contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
additional barriersupplementary obstacleextra obstructionadditional impediment
Antonyms / Antônimos
removalopeningpassagefacilitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barreira adicional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
barreira extra
Common alternative in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
barreira a mais
Colloquial alternative meaning 'one more barrier'
Portugal
barreira suplementar
More formal European Portuguese usage

Related Words

obstacleobstructionimpedimentwallboundarythresholdprotection

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down barriers
hit a barrier
put up barriers
remove barriers to entry
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