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severe difficulty
[/sɪˈvɪr ˈdɪfɪkəlti/]
noun phrase
pl: severe difficulties
dificuldade grave
1.
a serious problem or obstacle that is hard to overcome
The company faced severe difficulty in meeting the deadline.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldade grave em cumprir o prazo.
2.
extreme hardship or trouble in accomplishing something
He had severe difficulty breathing after the accident.
Ele tinha dificuldade grave em respirar após o acidente.
Synonyms
serious hardship
major obstacle
grave problem
extreme challenge
significant trouble
Antonyms
ease
simplicity
minor inconvenience
slight difficulty
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dificuldade grave
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dificuldade severa
alternative, more literal translation
Portugal
dificuldade séria
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in deep water
up against the wall
in a bind
facing an uphill battle
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