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Engels - Portugees (Brazilië)
Difficulty
ˈdɪfəkəlti
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
700 - 800
700 - 800
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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
difficulté, épreuve, obstacle, problème, complexité
Betekenissen van Difficulty in het Portugees
difficulté
Voorbeeld:
She faced a lot of difficulty in her studies.
Elle a rencontré beaucoup de difficultés dans ses études.
There was great difficulty in reaching an agreement.
Il y avait une grande difficulté à parvenir à un accord.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts to describe challenges or obstacles.
Opmerking: This is the most common translation and can refer to both tangible and intangible challenges.
épreuve
Voorbeeld:
The exam was an ordeal of great difficulty.
L'examen a été une épreuve de grande difficulté.
He went through a difficult period in his life.
Il a traversé une épreuve difficile dans sa vie.
Gebruik: formalContext: Often used in literary or formal contexts to describe significant challenges or tests of character.
Opmerking: This term is more focused on challenges that are particularly taxing or testing.
obstacle
Voorbeeld:
They encountered many difficulties along the way.
Ils ont rencontré de nombreux obstacles sur leur chemin.
The main difficulty is the lack of resources.
Le principal obstacle est le manque de ressources.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in both everyday and professional contexts to describe barriers to progress or success.
Opmerking: This term emphasizes the idea of barriers that impede progress.
problème
Voorbeeld:
We have some difficulties to solve in this project.
Nous avons quelques problèmes à résoudre dans ce projet.
Finding a solution has been a difficulty for the team.
Trouver une solution a été un problème pour l'équipe.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Commonly used in everyday language to describe issues or challenges that need to be addressed.
Opmerking: This term is broader and can refer to any kind of problem or issue.
complexité
Voorbeeld:
The difficulty of the task increased with its complexity.
La difficulté de la tâche a augmenté avec sa complexité.
Understanding the theory was a difficulty due to its complexity.
Comprendre la théorie était une difficulté en raison de sa complexité.
Gebruik: formalContext: Typically used in technical or academic discussions when referring to the intricacies of a subject.
Opmerking: This term relates specifically to the complicated nature of a subject or task.
Synoniemen van Difficulty
challenge
A challenge refers to a task or situation that tests one's abilities or skills.
Voorbeeld: The math problem posed a significant challenge for the students.
Opmerking: While 'difficulty' implies something hard to do or understand, 'challenge' emphasizes the aspect of testing one's capabilities.
obstacle
An obstacle is something that blocks or hinders progress or achievement.
Voorbeeld: The language barrier proved to be a major obstacle in their communication.
Opmerking: Unlike 'difficulty,' 'obstacle' specifically suggests something that stands in the way of achieving a goal.
hardship
Hardship refers to severe suffering or privation, often caused by unfavorable circumstances.
Voorbeeld: The family faced financial hardships after the breadwinner lost their job.
Opmerking: While 'difficulty' is a general term for something hard or challenging, 'hardship' conveys a sense of enduring or prolonged suffering.
struggle
To struggle means to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.
Voorbeeld: The team struggled to find a solution to the complex problem.
Opmerking: In contrast to 'difficulty,' 'struggle' implies a continuous and often strenuous effort to overcome an obstacle or challenge.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Difficulty
Up the creek without a paddle
This means being in a difficult situation with no means of help or resources to improve it.
Voorbeeld: I'm up the creek without a paddle with this project deadline approaching and no progress made.
Opmerking: The phrase emphasizes being in a challenging situation without any solution in sight.
Between a rock and a hard place
To be faced with a choice between two equally difficult alternatives.
Voorbeeld: I'm between a rock and a hard place because I need to choose between two equally undesirable options.
Opmerking: The idiom highlights the dilemma of having to choose between two unfavorable options.
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Similar to 'between a rock and a hard place', indicating a difficult situation with limited options.
Voorbeeld: She's caught between a rock and a hard place with her demanding job and family responsibilities.
Opmerking: This phrase adds a sense of feeling trapped or unable to easily escape the difficult situation.
In hot water
To be in trouble or facing a difficult situation due to one's actions or circumstances.
Voorbeeld: He's in hot water for missing the important meeting.
Opmerking: The phrase implies facing consequences or difficulties as a result of a mistake or wrongdoing.
Up against the wall
To be in a difficult or challenging situation with limited options or resources.
Voorbeeld: We're up against the wall trying to meet the client's unrealistic demands.
Opmerking: The idiom conveys a sense of being in a tight spot or facing a severe challenge.
In a bind
To be in a difficult situation or dilemma with no easy solution.
Voorbeeld: I'm in a bind because my car broke down, and I have no other way to get to work.
Opmerking: The phrase suggests being in a tight spot or facing a problem with no immediate resolution.
In deep water
To be in a troublesome situation or facing difficulty, often due to one's own actions.
Voorbeeld: She's in deep water now that her secret is out.
Opmerking: The phrase implies being in a serious or risky situation that may have negative consequences.
Hard nut to crack
Refers to a problem or challenge that is difficult to solve or understand.
Voorbeeld: Understanding advanced calculus is a hard nut to crack for many students.
Opmerking: The idiom emphasizes the complexity or difficulty of solving a particular problem.
In dire straits
To be in an extremely difficult or desperate situation.
Voorbeeld: The company is in dire straits financially and may have to declare bankruptcy.
Opmerking: The phrase conveys a sense of urgency and seriousness in facing a critical or severe difficulty.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Difficulty
In a pickle
This slang term refers to being in a difficult situation or facing a problem with no easy solution.
Voorbeeld: I accidentally deleted the important file, and now I'm in a pickle.
Opmerking: The original word 'difficulty' is more general, while 'in a pickle' specifically implies a problematic or troublesome situation.
In a jam
To be 'in a jam' means to be in a problematic or difficult situation where finding a solution is challenging.
Voorbeeld: My car broke down, and I'm in a jam because I have an important meeting in half an hour.
Opmerking: While 'difficulty' can be any struggle, 'in a jam' implies a sense of urgency and pressure in the situation.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
This expression conveys being in a situation where both options or choices are equally difficult or unfavorable.
Voorbeeld: I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place - I either have to work overtime or risk losing my job.
Opmerking: The slang term emphasizes the sense of having limited or no good options, compared to using the word 'difficulty' alone.
In the soup
To be 'in the soup' means to be in a difficult or troubling situation where things are not going well.
Voorbeeld: I forgot my presentation material for the meeting. I'm really in the soup now.
Opmerking: Using 'in the soup' adds a humorous or informal tone compared to the more neutral term 'difficulty'.
Behind the eight ball
Being 'behind the eight ball' implies being in a challenging or difficult situation due to unfavorable circumstances or poor decisions.
Voorbeeld: Due to the unexpected delay, we are behind the eight ball with this project.
Opmerking: The slang term suggests a sense of disadvantage or trouble, whereas 'difficulty' is a broader term.
Difficulty - Voorbeelden
The difficulty of this task is beyond my abilities.
La difficulté de cette tâche dépasse mes capacités.
The complexity of the situation requires careful consideration.
La complexité de la situation nécessite une réflexion approfondie.
Overcoming obstacles is an important part of personal growth.
Surmonter les obstacles est une partie importante de la croissance personnelle.
Grammatica van Difficulty
Difficulty - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: difficulty
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): difficulties, difficulty
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): difficulty
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
difficulty bevat 4 lettergrepen: dif • fi • cul • ty
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈdi-fi-(ˌ)kəl-tē
dif fi cul ty , ˈdi fi (ˌ)kəl tē (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Difficulty - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
difficulty: 700 - 800 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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