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slight impediment

[/slaɪt ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/]
noun phrasepl: slight impediments
pequeno obstáculo
1. a minor obstacle or hindrance that causes minimal obstruction or delay
The broken bridge was only a slight impediment to our journey.
A ponte quebrada foi apenas um pequeno obstáculo para nossa jornada.
2. a minor speech defect or physical difficulty
He had a slight impediment in his speech that was barely noticeable.
Ele tinha um pequeno impedimento na fala que era quase imperceptível.
Synonyms
minor obstaclesmall hindrancelight barriertrifling difficulty
Antonyms
major obstacleserious impedimentsevere hindrancesignificant barrier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequeno obstáculo; leve impedimento
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
pequeno impedimento; ligeiro obstáculo
more formal usage preferred in European Portuguese
General
obstáculo menor
alternative phrasing used across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bump in the road
no skin off my back
water under the bridge
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