face prejudice

[/feɪs ˈpredʒədɪs/]
verb phrase
enfrentar preconceito
1. to confront or experience discrimination or biased treatment based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics
Many immigrants face prejudice when seeking employment in their new country.
Muitos imigrantes enfrentam preconceito ao procurar emprego em seu novo país.
2. to deal with or endure unfair judgment or negative assumptions from others
She has faced prejudice throughout her career due to her gender.
Ela enfrentou preconceito ao longo de sua carreira por causa do seu gênero.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing social justice, immigration, employment discrimination, and civil rights. In Brazil, discussions of prejudice often address issues of racial discrimination (particularly against Afro-Brazilians), class discrimination, and gender inequality. In the USA, the phrase is commonly used in conversations about systemic racism, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and religious discrimination.
NYC Slang
catch flak / get dissed / deal with hate
Synonyms / Sinônimos
encounter discriminationexperience biasconfront bigotrydeal with discriminationendure prejudice
Antonyms / Antônimos
receive acceptanceexperience equalityface no discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
enfrentar preconceito
most common and neutral usage
Brazil (colloquial)
sofrer preconceito
emphasizes suffering or experiencing discrimination
São Paulo
lidar com preconceito
alternative phrasing meaning to deal with prejudice
Portugal
enfrentar preconceito / confrontar preconceito
similar to Brazilian usage with slight stylistic variations

Related Words

discriminationbiasbigotrystereotyperacismsexismprejudicedtolerant

Related Idioms & Phrases

face an uphill battle
swim against the current
hit a glass ceiling
be on the receiving end of discrimination
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