major challenges

[ˈmeɪdʒər ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz]
noun phrase
grandes desafios
1. significant difficulties or obstacles that require substantial effort to overcome
The company faces major challenges in adapting to new market conditions.
A empresa enfrenta grandes desafios na adaptação às novas condições de mercado.
2. serious problems or tasks that demand considerable time, resources, or skill
Climate change presents major challenges for future generations.
As mudanças climáticas apresentam grandes desafios para as gerações futuras.
3. significant competitive or adversarial contests or competitions
The team will face major challenges in the playoffs.
O time enfrentará grandes desafios nos playoffs.
Both American and Brazilian Portuguese speakers use this phrase frequently in business, academic, and everyday contexts. In corporate environments, 'major challenges' is often used optimistically to frame problems as opportunities for growth and innovation, reflecting a culture that values resilience and problem-solving.
NYC Slang
big hurdles; tough spots; major obstacles to deal with
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant obstaclesgreat difficultiessubstantial problemsserious hurdlesmajor obstacles
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor issuestrivial problemseasy taskssimple matters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grandes desafios
most common translation used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
grandes desafios / desafios maiores
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
grandes desafios
preferred in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
grandes desafios
identical usage; no variation between Portugal and Brazil

Related Words

overcome challengesface difficultiestackle problemsobstacles

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise to the challenge
meet the challenge head-on
prove oneself in the face of major challenges
navigate through major challenges
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