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significant challenges

[/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrase
desafios significativos
1. Important or major difficulties or obstacles that require effort and attention to overcome
The project faced significant challenges due to budget constraints.
O projeto enfrentou desafios significativos devido às limitações orçamentárias.
2. Substantial problems or hurdles that have considerable impact or importance
Climate change presents significant challenges for future generations.
As mudanças climáticas apresentam desafios significativos para gerações futuras.
Synonyms
major obstaclesconsiderable difficultiessubstantial hurdlesimportant problemsserious impediments
Antonyms
minor inconveniencesinsignificant obstaclestrivial problemseasy tasks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desafios significativos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desafios sérios
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
desafios relevantes
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
desafios significativos / desafios consideráveis
Standard usage, occasionally 'desafios relevantes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

face significant challenges
overcome significant challenges
present significant challenges
encounter significant challenges
rise to the challenge
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