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important difficulty
[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈdɪfɪkəlti]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: important difficulties
dificuldade importante
1.
A significant obstacle or challenge that requires substantial effort to overcome
The team faced an important difficulty in meeting the project deadline.
A equipe enfrentou uma dificuldade importante em cumprir o prazo do projeto.
2.
A major problem or complication of considerable significance
An important difficulty arose during the negotiations.
Uma dificuldade importante surgiu durante as negociações.
NYC Slang
big problem
Synonyms
major obstacle
significant challenge
serious problem
considerable hurdle
Antonyms
minor difficulty
easy task
simple matter
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dificuldade importante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dificuldade importante / empecilho significativo
Also uses 'empecilho' for obstacle
Portugal
dificuldade importante / dificuldade considerável
May prefer 'dificuldade considerável'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a tough row to hoe
a hard nut to crack
a mountain to climb
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