perceived obstacles

[/pərˈsiːvd ˈɒbstəklz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural by nature)
obstáculos percebidos
1. Barriers or difficulties that are believed to exist or are thought to prevent progress, which may or may not be real or objective
The perceived obstacles to success often prevent people from trying new things.
Os obstáculos percebidos para o sucesso frequentemente impedem as pessoas de tentar coisas novas.
2. Subjectively understood challenges that an individual or group believes will hinder their goals or objectives
Despite the perceived obstacles, she decided to pursue her dream.
Apesar dos obstáculos percebidos, ela decidiu perseguir seu sonho.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the concept of perceived obstacles is important in psychology, self-help, and motivational discourse. In Brazil, there is often an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) to overcome what may be perceived obstacles. In the USA, the concept frequently appears in entrepreneurship, coaching, and personal development contexts, often framing perceived obstacles as mental constructs that can be overcome through positive thinking or reframing.
NYC Slang
roadblocks you think you got
Synonyms / Sinônimos
apparent barriersimagined difficultiesbelieved impedimentssubjective challengesapparent hindrances
Antonyms / Antônimos
real obstaclesactual barriersconcrete difficultiesobjective impediments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
obstáculos percebidos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
obstáculos percebidos / empecilhos imaginados
More colloquial alternative using 'empecilhos'
São Paulo
obstáculos percebidos / barreiras aparentes
Business/formal context preference
Portugal
obstáculos percebidos / entraves aparentes
European Portuguese variant, slightly more formal

Related Words

perceptionobstaclesbarrierschallengesimpedimentspsychological barriersmental blocks

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mountain out of a molehill
looking for trouble
seeing ghosts
a figment of one's imagination
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