pesadelos
1. disturbing or frightening dreams that occur during sleep, typically causing the sleeper to wake up in distress
She woke up screaming from her nightmares.
Ela acordou gritando com seus pesadelos.
2. an extremely difficult or unpleasant situation or experience
The project became a nightmare when the budget was cut.
O projeto se tornou um pesadelo quando o orçamento foi reduzido.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, nightmares are commonly discussed in psychological and medical contexts. Brazilians often use 'pesadelo' metaphorically to describe difficult situations, similar to English usage. Night terrors in children are a significant health concern discussed in both cultures.
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