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stumbling block
[/ˈstʌmblɪŋ blɒk/]
noun
pl: stumbling blocks
obstáculo
1.
An obstacle or difficulty that prevents progress or success
Lack of funding was a major stumbling block for the project.
A falta de financiamento foi um obstáculo importante para o projeto.
2.
Something that causes someone to trip or fall
The loose stone was a stumbling block on the pathway.
A pedra solta era um obstáculo no caminho.
Synonyms
obstacle
barrier
hurdle
impediment
difficulty
snag
Antonyms
aid
assistance
help
advantage
benefit
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
obstáculo
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
empecilho
Alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
pedra no sapato
Literal translation meaning 'stone in the shoe', commonly used idiom
Portugal
obstáculo
Standard formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a stone in one's shoe
a thorn in one's side
hit a snag
run into trouble
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