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pitfall

[/ˈpɪtfɔːl/]
nounpl: pitfalls
armadilha
1. A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
One of the pitfalls of online shopping is receiving counterfeit products.
Uma das armadilhas das compras online é receber produtos falsificados.
2. A concealed pit or trap, especially one dug to catch animals
The hunters set a pitfall to catch wild boars.
Os caçadores armaram uma armadilha para pegar javalis selvagens.
3. A potential problem or mistake that is easy to make
A common pitfall for new drivers is not checking blind spots.
Uma armadilha comum para motoristas novatos é não verificar os pontos cegos.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
trapsnarehazarddangerriskperildifficultystumbling block
Antonyms
advantagebenefitassetsafety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
armadilha
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
cilada
informal/slang alternative
São Paulo
armadilha
formal usage
Portugal
armadilha
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall into a pitfall
avoid pitfalls
the pitfalls of success
fraught with pitfalls
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