hurdle

[/ˈhɜːrdəl/]

noun/verbpl: hurdles

obstáculo

1. A barrier or framework to be jumped over in a race

The athlete cleared the final hurdle with ease.

O atleta ultrapassou o último obstáculo com facilidade.

2. A difficulty or problem that must be overcome

Getting financing was the biggest hurdle for the startup.

Obter financiamento foi o maior obstáculo para a startup.

3. To jump over a hurdle; to overcome a difficulty

She had to hurdle several challenges to achieve her goal.

Ela teve que superar vários desafios para alcançar seu objetivo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

obstáculo, barreira

Most common usage in Brazil

Portugal

obstáculo, barreira

Standard European Portuguese usage

Sports context

barreira, sebe

Used specifically in athletics and racing contexts

clear a hurdle - superar um obstáculo

take a hurdle - enfrentar um desafio

hurdle race - corrida de obstáculos

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