extraordinary challenge

[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ or /ekstraˈɔrdinˈɛri ʃalɛndʒ/]
noun phrasepl: extraordinary challenges
desafio extraordinário
1. An unusually difficult, demanding, or exceptional task or situation that requires special effort or abilities to overcome
Climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen is an extraordinary challenge.
Escalar o Monte Everest sem oxigênio suplementar é um desafio extraordinário.
2. A legal or formal objection to something, especially in court proceedings, that is unusual or exceptionally strong
The defendant filed an extraordinary challenge to the court's jurisdiction.
O réu apresentou um desafio extraordinário à jurisdição do tribunal.
3. A test or trial that goes beyond normal expectations and demands exceptional performance
The new project presented an extraordinary challenge to the entire team.
O novo projeto apresentou um desafio extraordinário para toda a equipe.
The phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe significant professional, athletic, or personal undertakings. In Brazil, it's often used in business and academic discourse. In the USA, it's frequently employed in sports commentary and motivational contexts. The concept reflects cultural values of perseverance and achievement in both societies.
NYC Slang
That's a crazy tough one or That's a heavy lift
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exceptional challengeremarkable obstacleformidable taskdaunting undertakingarduous challenge
Antonyms / Antônimos
ordinary tasksimple challengeeasy taskroutine matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desafio extraordinário
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desafio extraordinário / parada muito pesada
May use colloquial 'parada muito pesada' (heavy situation) in informal contexts
São Paulo
desafio extraordinário / coisa pesada
Often uses formal term; informal speakers might say 'coisa pesada'
Portugal
desafio extraordinário / desafio muito difícil
Portuguese prefers 'muito difícil' (very difficult) in casual speech

Related Words

challengeobstacledifficultyundertakingquesttrialadversity

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than you can chew
take on a tall order
meet one's match
face an uphill battle
throw down the gauntlet
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