personal difficulty
[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈdɪfɪkəlti]
nounpl: personal difficulties
dificuldade pessoal
1. A challenge, problem, or obstacle that affects an individual's personal life, emotions, relationships, health, or well-being
She is going through a personal difficulty and may need some time off work.
Ela está passando por uma dificuldade pessoal e pode precisar de um tempo de folga no trabalho.
2. A struggle or hardship that is unique to an individual's circumstances
His personal difficulties with anxiety have improved with therapy.
Suas dificuldades pessoais com ansiedade melhoraram com a terapia.
3. An impediment to personal growth, achievement, or fulfillment
Overcoming personal difficulties requires self-reflection and determination.
Superar dificuldades pessoais requer autorreflexão e determinação.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, acknowledging personal difficulties has become increasingly normalized in workplace and social settings. In Brazil, there is often emphasis on family support during personal difficulties, reflecting the importance of family bonds in the culture. In the USA, personal difficulties are frequently addressed through professional counseling and self-help frameworks.
NYC Slang
personal beef / personal issue / having a hard time
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