increase difficulties

[ɪnˈkrɪs ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]

verb phrase

aumentar as dificuldades

1. to make something more difficult or challenging; to add to or intensify obstacles or problems

The new regulations will increase difficulties for small businesses.

As novas regulamentações aumentarão as dificuldades para as pequenas empresas.

2. to worsen conditions or make progress harder

Lack of funding will increase difficulties in completing the project.

A falta de financiamento aumentará as dificuldades na conclusão do projeto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aumentar as dificuldades

standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

aumentar as dificuldades; complicar as coisas

commonly used in business contexts

Portugal

agravar as dificuldades; intensificar os obstáculos

slightly more formal preference

throw a wrench in the works

put a spanner in the works

add insult to injury

pour oil on troubled waters (opposite)

rock the boat

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