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slight difficulty
[/slaɪt ˈdɪfɪkəlti/]
noun phrase
pl: slight difficulties
pequena dificuldade
1.
a minor problem or obstacle that is not serious or hard to overcome
We encountered a slight difficulty with the equipment, but it was quickly resolved.
Encontramos uma pequena dificuldade com o equipamento, mas foi rapidamente resolvida.
2.
a minor inconvenience or setback
There was a slight difficulty in scheduling the meeting, but we found a suitable time.
Houve uma pequena dificuldade em agendar a reunião, mas encontramos um horário adequado.
NYC Slang
no biggie; minor hiccup
Synonyms
minor obstacle
small problem
little trouble
minor inconvenience
slight hindrance
Antonyms
major difficulty
serious problem
significant obstacle
great challenge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pequena dificuldade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dificuldade pequena
Alternate word order sometimes used
Portugal
pequena dificuldade
Standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
pequena dificuldade
Colloquially may use 'um probleminha' (diminutive)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bump in the road
a minor setback
nothing to worry about
a hiccup
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