ongoing difficulty
[/ˈɒnɡoʊɪŋ ˈdɪfɪkəlti/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing difficulties
dificuldade contínua
1. a persistent problem or challenge that continues over an extended period of time without resolution
The company faces ongoing difficulty in recruiting qualified engineers.
A empresa enfrenta dificuldade contínua em recrutar engenheiros qualificados.
2. a recurring or unresolved issue that affects someone or something regularly
She has had ongoing difficulty sleeping since the accident.
Ela tem tido dificuldade contínua para dormir desde o acidente.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'ongoing difficulty' is commonly used in professional, medical, and personal settings to describe persistent problems requiring attention. In Portuguese, this phrase is frequently used in healthcare discussions (dificuldade contínua em respirar) and workplace contexts (dificuldade contínua em cumprir prazos).
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