shared difficulties

[ˈʃɛərd ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
noun phrase
dificuldades compartilhadas
1. problems or challenges that are experienced or faced by more than one person or group simultaneously
The shared difficulties of remote work during the pandemic brought colleagues closer together.
As dificuldades compartilhadas do trabalho remoto durante a pandemia aproximaram os colegas.
2. mutual obstacles or hardships that create common ground or understanding between individuals
They bonded over their shared difficulties in learning a new language.
Eles se uniram pelas dificuldades compartilhadas em aprender um novo idioma.
3. collective challenges faced by a community, organization, or society
The government addressed the shared difficulties affecting low-income families.
O governo abordou as dificuldades compartilhadas que afetavam as famílias de baixa renda.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'dificuldades compartilhadas' carries significant social weight, often used to build community bonds and emphasize solidarity. This phrase frequently appears in discussions about social issues, workplace challenges, and family dynamics. Americans tend to use similar language to foster empathy and create support networks, particularly in contexts of economic hardship or social movements.
NYC Slang
shared struggles or we're all in this together
Synonyms / Sinônimos
common challengesmutual obstaclescollective hardshipsshared strugglescommon problems
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual advantagespersonal easeseparate benefitsisolated comfort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldades compartilhadas
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problemas em comum
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
dificuldades coletivas
Slightly more formal variant preferred in business contexts
Portugal
dificuldades partilhadas
Portuguese spelling uses 'partilhadas' instead of 'compartilhadas'

Related Words

adversityhardshipchallengeobstaclestrugglesolidarityempathymutual support

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the same boat
going through the same thing
birds of a feather
misery loves company
shoulder to shoulder
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