Portuguese Word of the Day
desafio
/de-sa-FI-o/ • noun — 27th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: a challenge; something difficult that tests your skills or effort
Examples
- Aprender um novo idioma é um desafio.
(Learning a new language is a challenge.) - O trabalho ficou mais difícil, mas eu gosto do desafio.
(The job got harder, but I like the challenge.) - Ela aceitou o desafio com confiança.
(She accepted the challenge with confidence.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- facilidade
- simplicidade
This word is very common in everyday Portuguese when talking about difficult tasks, goals, or situations. It can sound positive when someone is motivated by something hard to do.
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