new difficulty

[njuː ˈdɪfɪkəlti]
noun phrasepl: new difficulties
nova dificuldade
1. A freshly encountered problem, obstacle, or challenge that was not previously present
We faced a new difficulty when the equipment broke down unexpectedly.
Enfrentamos uma nova dificuldade quando o equipamento quebrou inesperadamente.
2. An additional or different complication that arises during a process or project
The project hit a new difficulty after the budget was cut.
O projeto enfrentou uma nova dificuldade após o orçamento ser reduzido.
3. A fresh problem or setback that requires solving or overcoming
Learning a new language presented new difficulties for the students.
Aprender um novo idioma apresentou novas dificuldades para os alunos.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and educational contexts, 'nova dificuldade' is commonly used to describe unexpected challenges. In NYC vernacular, 'new difficulty' might be casually replaced with 'new beef' or 'new problem,' reflecting the city's informal speech patterns.
NYC Slang
new beef / new problem / new issue
Synonyms / Sinônimos
new obstaclenew challengenew problemfresh complicationnew hurdle
Antonyms / Antônimos
known difficultyexpected challengefamiliar obstacle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nova dificuldade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nova dificuldade / novo trampo
Colloquial: 'novo trampo' used in informal speech
São Paulo
nova dificuldade
Standard usage, business context common
Portugal
nova dificuldade
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and informal contexts

Related Words

difficultychallengeobstacleproblemcomplicationhardship

Related Idioms & Phrases

run into a new difficulty
face a new difficulty
encounter a new difficulty
hit a snag
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