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hidden difficulty

[ˈhɪdən ˈdɪfɪkəlti]
nounpl: hidden difficulties
dificuldade oculta
1. A problem or challenge that is not immediately apparent or visible but becomes evident upon closer examination or during execution
The project seemed straightforward until we discovered hidden difficulties in the implementation.
O projeto parecia simples até descobrirmos dificuldades ocultas na implementação.
2. An obstacle or complication that is concealed or not disclosed at first glance
Buying a used car can involve hidden difficulties that only become clear after purchase.
Comprar um carro usado pode envolver dificuldades ocultas que só se tornam claras após a compra.
NYC Slang
gotcha; booby trap
Synonyms
concealed obstaclelatent problemunderlying issuecatchsnagpitfall
Antonyms
obvious advantageevident solutionclear benefit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldade oculta
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dificuldade escondida
Informal alternative
São Paulo
dificuldade não aparente
More formal variant used in business context
Portugal
dificuldade escondida
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the devil is in the details
there's a catch
looks can be deceiving
beneath the surface
smoke and mirrors
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