overcome obstacle

[ō-vər-ˈkəm ˈäb-stə-kəl]
verb phrase
superar obstáculo
1. To successfully deal with or get past a difficulty or barrier that prevents progress
She worked hard to overcome the obstacle of her fear of public speaking.
Ela trabalhou duro para superar o obstáculo do seu medo de falar em público.
2. To triumph over resistance or challenges through effort and determination
The team had to overcome several obstacles to win the championship.
O time teve que superar vários obstáculos para vencer o campeonato.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, overcoming obstacles is deeply valued as a sign of personal strength and resilience. This concept is frequently referenced in motivational speaking, self-help culture, and business contexts. In Brazil, 'superar obstáculos' is commonly used in educational and professional development settings. The phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on perseverance and the belief that determination can overcome most difficulties.
NYC Slang
get past the block / push through the obstacle
Synonyms / Sinônimos
surmount obstacleconquer difficultyget past barrierbreak through hindrance
Antonyms / Antônimos
be defeated bysuccumb togive upsurrender to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superar obstáculo
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vencer obstáculo
Popular colloquial alternative emphasizing conquest
São Paulo
superar o obstáculo / contornar o problema
Both expressions used; business and formal contexts prefer 'superar'
Portugal
ultrapassar obstáculo
More common in European Portuguese; 'superar' also used but less frequent

Related Words

perseveranceresiliencedeterminationchallengebarrierhurdledifficulty

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the barrier
clear the hurdle
get over the hump
rise above the challenge
beat the odds
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