short-term difficulties

[ʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
noun phrase
dificuldades de curto prazo
1. Problems or challenges that are expected to last for a limited period of time, typically a few weeks, months, or up to a year
The company is experiencing short-term difficulties but expects to recover by next quarter.
A empresa está enfrentando dificuldades de curto prazo, mas espera se recuperar no próximo trimestre.
2. Temporary obstacles or hardships that do not represent long-lasting consequences
Despite the short-term difficulties in the project, the team remained optimistic about the final outcome.
Apesar das dificuldades de curto prazo no projeto, a equipe permaneceu otimista quanto ao resultado final.
This phrase is commonly used in business, economic, and personal finance contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It conveys optimism by framing problems as temporary, making it popular in corporate communications and motivational speeches. The phrase reflects a forward-looking perspective common in American business culture.
NYC Slang
bumps in the road
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary difficultiesimmediate challengesnear-term problemstransient obstaclesmomentary setbacks
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-term difficultiespermanent challengeschronic problemssustained obstacles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldades de curto prazo
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dificuldades momentâneas
Alternative phrasing emphasizing temporary nature
São Paulo
dificuldades de curto prazo
Business and corporate contexts prefer this formal term
Portugal
dificuldades a curto prazo
Portuguese variant uses 'a' instead of 'de' in some contexts

Related Words

long-termshort-termtemporarychallengesobstaclessetbackshardships

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rough patch
teething problems
growing pains
temporary setbacks
weathering the storm
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