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rough journey

[rʌf ˈdʒɜːrni]
noun phrasepl: rough journeys
viagem difícil
1. A trip or voyage characterized by difficult, unpleasant, or turbulent conditions
The rough journey across the Atlantic took its toll on the passengers.
A viagem difícil através do Atlântico afetou muito os passageiros.
2. A challenging or problematic experience during travel
It was a rough journey to the hospital due to traffic and bad weather.
Foi uma viagem complicada até o hospital por causa do trânsito e do mau tempo.
Synonyms
difficult journeyarduous journeyturbulent journeychallenging tripbumpy ride
Antonyms
smooth journeyeasy trippleasant journeycomfortable voyage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viagem difícil
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
viagem chata
Colloquial variant, emphasizing annoyance
São Paulo
viagem complicada
Common urban usage
Portugal
viagem problemática
More formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth sailing (antonym)
rocky road (similar concept)
bumpy ride
rough waters (metaphorical)
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