inconveniences
[ɪnˌkənˈviːniənsɪz]
noun, verbpl: inconveniences (noun plural) / inconveniences (verb third person singular)
inconveniências, incômodos
1. Plural noun: situations, circumstances, or things that cause trouble, difficulty, or discomfort
We apologize for any inconveniences caused by the construction work.
Pedimos desculpas por quaisquer inconveniências causadas pelas obras de construção.
2. Third person singular verb: to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
I don't want to inconvenience you with my problems.
Não quero incômodo você com meus problemas.
3. Lack of convenience; the quality of being inconvenient
The inconveniences of living far from the city center are many.
As inconveniências de morar longe do centro da cidade são muitas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'inconveniences' is commonly used in formal apologies and customer service communications. In Brazil, companies frequently use 'pedimos desculpas pelas inconveniências' (we apologize for the inconveniences) as a standard phrase. The word carries a neutral, somewhat formal tone and is widely understood across social classes and educational levels.
NYC Slang
hassles, drama, pain in the neck
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