fleeting difficulties

[ˈfliːtɪŋ ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
noun phrase
dificuldades passageiras
1. temporary or brief problems that do not last long and are soon resolved
The company faced fleeting difficulties during the economic transition but quickly recovered.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldades passageiras durante a transição econômica, mas se recuperou rapidamente.
2. momentary challenges or obstacles that are transient in nature
These fleeting difficulties should not discourage us from pursuing our goals.
Essas dificuldades passageiras não devem nos desanimar na busca dos nossos objetivos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts to describe market fluctuations or organizational challenges that are expected to resolve quickly. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'dificuldades passageiras' is a neutral, optimistic way to frame temporary problems, reflecting a cultural tendency to maintain a positive outlook during challenging periods.
NYC Slang
short-term hiccups
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary troublesbrief challengestransient problemspassing obstaclesmomentary setbacks
Antonyms / Antônimos
persistent difficultieschronic problemslong-standing challengesenduring obstacles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldades passageiras
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dificuldades momentâneas
alternative used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dificuldades que passam rápido
more colloquial phrasing
Portugal
dificuldades efémeras
Portuguese variant using 'efémeras' instead of 'passageiras'

Related Words

temporarytransientephemeralshort-livedhardshipobstaclechallenge

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bump in the road
smooth sailing ahead
weather the storm
temporary setback
pass in a flash
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