increase hindrances

[ɪnˈkriːs ˈhɪndrənsɪz]
verb phrase
aumentar obstáculos
1. to make obstacles or impediments greater in number or severity; to add more difficulties or barriers to a process or goal
The new regulations will increase hindrances to business growth.
Os novos regulamentos irão aumentar os obstáculos ao crescimento dos negócios.
2. to exacerbate existing problems or challenges by introducing additional complications
Poor communication only serves to increase hindrances in project completion.
A comunicação deficiente apenas serve para aumentar os obstáculos na conclusão do projeto.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and professional contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries to discuss organizational challenges, policy impacts, and project management issues. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in discussions about bureaucratic complexity and regulatory challenges.
NYC Slang
throw more wrenches in the works
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compound obstaclesamplify difficultiesmultiply barriersaggravate impedimentsenhance complications
Antonyms / Antônimos
reduce obstaclesremove hindranceseliminate barriersfacilitate progressease difficulties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aumentar obstáculos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar entraves
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar empecilhos
More colloquial usage
Portugal
intensificar obstáculos
Preference for 'intensificar' over 'aumentar' in formal Portuguese

Related Words

obstacleimpedimentbarrierdifficultycomplicationobstructhinderimpede

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a spanner in the works
throw a wrench in the gears
stack the deck against someone
add insult to injury
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