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unexpected difficulty

[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈdɪfɪkəlti/]
noun phrasepl: unexpected difficulties
dificuldade inesperada
1. A problem or obstacle that arises without warning or anticipation
The project faced an unexpected difficulty when the main contractor withdrew.
O projeto enfrentou uma dificuldade inesperada quando o empreiteiro principal se retirou.
2. An unforeseen challenge or complication that impedes progress
We encountered an unexpected difficulty during the software migration.
Encontramos uma dificuldade inesperada durante a migração de software.
NYC Slang
curveball
Synonyms
unforeseen obstacleunanticipated challengesurprise setbackcontingencycomplication
Antonyms
expected easeanticipated successpredictable outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldade inesperada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dificuldade de surpresa
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
dificuldade imprevista
More formal, preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
hit a snag
run into trouble
encounter a hitch
dar um jeito (Brazilian Portuguese)
sair do rumo (Portuguese)
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