faces challenges

[ˈfeɪsɪz ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz]
verb phrase
enfrenta desafios
1. to confront or deal with difficulties or obstacles
The company faces challenges in the current market economy.
A empresa enfrenta desafios na economia de mercado atual.
2. to be confronted with problems that require solutions
She faces challenges in balancing work and family life.
Ela enfrenta desafios ao equilibrar vida profissional e familiar.
3. to encounter difficult situations or adversities
Athletes face challenges during training and competition.
Atletas enfrentam desafios durante treinamento e competição.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'faces challenges' is commonly used in business, academic, and personal development discussions. In the USA, it's frequently used in corporate environments and motivational settings. In Brazil, the phrase is widely understood in professional and educational contexts, reflecting the importance of resilience and problem-solving in both cultures.
NYC Slang
dealing with beef / got problems / up against it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
encounters difficultiesconfronts obstaclesmeets resistancedeals with problemsgrapples with issues
Antonyms / Antônimos
overcomes obstaclessucceeds effortlesslyavoids difficultiesescapes challenges

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrenta desafios
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enfrenta desafios / pega pesado
more informal variant in colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
enfrenta desafios / tá pegado
informal variant commonly used in casual conversation
Portugal
enfrenta desafios / depara-se com desafios
Portuguese prefers 'depara-se com' in formal contexts

Related Words

overcomeobstacledifficultyadversityproblem-solvingresilience

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise to the occasion
bite off more than one can chew
take on the world
weather the storm
face the music
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