1. A state of severe financial difficulty or economic hardship, often involving inability to meet basic needs or financial obligations
The family faced financial hardship after losing their main source of income.
A família enfrentou dificuldade financeira após perder sua principal fonte de renda.
2. Economic distress or burden that causes significant financial stress and struggle
Many people experienced financial hardship during the economic recession.
Muitas pessoas sofreram dificuldade financeira durante a recessão econômica.