tribulations
[trɪbjuˈleɪʃənz]
nounpl: tribulations
tribulações
1. severe trials, suffering, or distress; difficult and troubling circumstances
She endured many tribulations during her journey across the desert.
Ela suportou muitas tribulações durante sua jornada pelo deserto.
2. prolonged or repeated trouble; adversity or hardship
The family faced tribulations after losing their home in the fire.
A família enfrentou tribulações após perder sua casa no incêndio.
3. in religious context: suffering or persecution endured by believers
The book discusses the tribulations of early Christian martyrs.
O livro discute as tribulações dos primeiros mártires cristãos.
The word 'tribulations' is formal and somewhat literary in English, often used in religious or classical contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tribulações' maintains the same formal tone and is frequently used in religious discourse, literature, and formal writing. In casual conversation, both Americans and Brazilians tend to use simpler synonyms like 'troubles' or 'dificuldades'.
NYC Slang
beef / drama / struggle
Related Idioms & Phrases
trials and tribulations - the difficulties and sufferings one experiences
endure tribulations - to suffer through hardships
face one's tribulations - to confront one's difficulties
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