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
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →