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universal obstacles

[ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl əbˈstækəlz]
noun
obstáculos universais
1. Barriers or challenges that are common to all people or situations regardless of context, culture, or circumstance
Language and cultural differences represent universal obstacles in international communication.
As diferenças linguísticas e culturais representam obstáculos universais na comunicação internacional.
2. Impediments that apply broadly across different domains, systems, or populations
Time and resource limitations are universal obstacles faced by most organizations.
As limitações de tempo e recursos são obstáculos universais enfrentados pela maioria das organizações.
Synonyms
common barrierswidespread impedimentsgeneral obstaclesubiquitous challenges
Antonyms
specific obstaclesparticular barrierslocalized impediments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstáculos universais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
obstáculos universais
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
obstáculos universais
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

face universal obstacles
overcome universal obstacles
universal obstacles to success
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