visible difficulty

[ˈvɪzəbəl ˈdɪfɪkəlti]
noun phrasepl: visible difficulties
dificuldade visível
1. A problem, obstacle, or challenge that is obvious and apparent to observers; a hardship that can be clearly seen or perceived
The athlete showed visible difficulty in completing the final lap of the race.
O atleta mostrou dificuldade visível ao completar a última volta da corrida.
2. An evident struggle or impediment that manifests itself through observable signs or expressions
She experienced visible difficulty in understanding the complex mathematical concepts.
Ela experimentou dificuldade visível em compreender os conceitos matemáticos complexos.
3. A noticeable challenge or barrier that can be seen through someone's actions, expressions, or physical manifestations
The patient had visible difficulty walking after the surgery.
O paciente tinha dificuldade visível em caminhar após a cirurgia.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English to describe observable struggles in educational, athletic, medical, and social contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used in healthcare and educational settings to describe patient or student performance. The term emphasizes the observable nature of a problem, making it useful in clinical assessments, performance evaluations, and everyday descriptions of struggles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
apparent difficultyobvious strugglenoticeable challengeevident obstacleclear impediment
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden easeapparent facilityconcealed difficultyeffortless performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldade visível
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dificuldade na vista
Colloquial variation sometimes used in casual speech
São Paulo
dificuldade aparente
More formal alternative in business and academic contexts
Portugal
dificuldade evidente
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

struggleobstaclehardshipchallengeimpedimentvisibleapparentobvious

Related Idioms & Phrases

show signs of difficulty
wear one's difficulties on one's sleeve
plain as day difficulty
difficulties writ large
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