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more difficult

[mɔːr ˈdɪfɪkəlt]
adjective (comparative form)
mais difícil
1. Greater in degree of difficulty; harder to accomplish or understand
This math problem is more difficult than the last one.
Este problema de matemática é mais difícil do que o anterior.
2. More challenging or demanding in effort
The second part of the exam was more difficult.
A segunda parte do exame foi mais difícil.
Synonyms
hardermore challengingmore complexmore arduoustougher
Antonyms
easiersimplerless difficultmore straightforward

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais difícil
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mais difícil
Standard usage; may emphasize with 'bem mais difícil' (much more difficult)
São Paulo
mais difícil
Standard usage; formal contexts preferred
Portugal
mais difícil
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

more difficult than it's worth
more difficult than expected
that's the more difficult part
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