passing obstacles

[ˈpæsɪŋ ˈɑbstəklz]
noun phrase
obstáculos passageiros; obstáculos transitórios
1. Temporary or short-term difficulties that can be overcome or bypassed without permanent impact
The project faced some passing obstacles, but the team remained optimistic about completion.
O projeto enfrentou alguns obstáculos passageiros, mas a equipe permaneceu otimista sobre a conclusão.
2. Brief impediments or challenges in the course of a journey, process, or endeavor
These passing obstacles won't prevent us from reaching our goals.
Esses obstáculos transitórios não nos impedirão de alcançar nossos objetivos.
3. In sports context, opponents or challenges that are encountered during competition but are surmountable
The champion viewed his competitors as merely passing obstacles on the path to victory.
O campeão via seus concorrentes como meros obstáculos passageiros no caminho para a vitória.
The concept of 'passing obstacles' reflects an optimistic, solution-oriented mindset common in both American and Brazilian cultures, emphasizing resilience and the temporary nature of difficulties. In business contexts across both regions, this phrase is frequently used in project management and motivational discourse to maintain team morale and focus on long-term goals.
NYC Slang
speed bumps; minor hurdles; bumps in the road
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary obstaclesminor setbackstransient challengesfleeting impedimentsmomentary difficulties
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent obstaclesinsurmountable barrierslasting impedimentsfundamental challenges

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstáculos passageiros; obstáculos transitórios
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
obstáculos passageiros; empecilhos temporários
Common in colloquial speech with emphasis on temporary nature
São Paulo
obstáculos temporários; dificuldades passageiras
More business-oriented usage in corporate contexts
Portugal
obstáculos transitórios; dificuldades passageiras
Similar usage with slight preference for 'transitório'

Related Words

overcomebypasshurdleimpedimentsetbackchallengebarrierdifficulty

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bump in the road
water under the bridge
cross that bridge when we come to it
hurdle to overcome
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