new hurdle
[njuː ˈhɜːrdəl]
noun phrasepl: new hurdles
novo obstáculo
1. A fresh or recently encountered obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome
The company faced a new hurdle when the supplier suddenly increased prices.
A empresa enfrentou um novo obstáculo quando o fornecedor aumentou repentinamente os preços.
2. An additional challenge or barrier that has recently emerged in a process or project
Getting regulatory approval presented a new hurdle in the product launch.
Obter a aprovação regulatória apresentou um novo obstáculo no lançamento do produto.
3. A fresh complication that requires problem-solving and perseverance to surpass
Each new hurdle in the marathon tested the runners' endurance and determination.
Cada novo obstáculo na maratona testava a resistência e determinação dos corredores.
Both American English and Brazilian Portuguese use this phrase frequently in business and sports contexts. In Brazil, the metaphor of overcoming obstacles (hurdles) is particularly common in motivational and professional discourse. The term implies persistence and problem-solving, values emphasized in both cultures.
NYC Slang
new wrinkle; new monkey wrench in the works
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