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small obstacle
[/smɔːl əbˈstækəl/]
noun
pl: small obstacles
pequeno obstáculo
1.
A minor impediment or barrier that hinders progress or movement
The small obstacle in the road didn't slow down the traffic much.
O pequeno obstáculo na estrada não diminuiu muito o trânsito.
2.
A minor difficulty or problem that can be overcome
Budget constraints are just a small obstacle to our project.
As restrições orçamentárias são apenas um pequeno obstáculo para nosso projeto.
Synonyms
minor hurdle
slight impediment
petty barrier
trifling hindrance
Antonyms
major obstacle
significant barrier
great impediment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pequeno obstáculo
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
empecilhinho
Informal, diminutive form commonly used
São Paulo
pequeno obstáculo
Standard usage, formal context
Portugal
pequeno obstáculo
Standard usage; may also use 'empecilho menor'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bump in the road
a speed bump
no big deal
a minor setback
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