extra hurdle
[ˈɛkstrə ˈhɜrdəl]
nounpl: extra hurdles
obstáculo adicional
1. An additional barrier, difficulty, or challenge that must be overcome beyond what was initially expected
Getting approval from the board was an extra hurdle we didn't anticipate.
Obter a aprovação do conselho foi um obstáculo adicional que não esperávamos.
2. A supplementary problem or complication that makes progress toward a goal more difficult
The lack of funding presents an extra hurdle for the project.
A falta de financiamento representa um obstáculo adicional para o projeto.
The phrase 'extra hurdle' is frequently used in American business and sports contexts to describe unexpected challenges. In Brazil, the metaphorical use of 'obstáculo' (obstacle) is more common in formal settings, while 'dificuldade' (difficulty) is used more casually. The concept is universally understood as a setback or complication requiring additional effort to overcome.
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