15 सेकंड में
- Used to describe a significant or overwhelming task or situation.
- Combines 'very', 'big', and 'challenge' for maximum emphasis.
- Works in both professional meetings and casual life chats.
मतलब
This is how you describe a task or situation that feels like a mountain to climb. It captures that feeling of being slightly overwhelmed but ready to tackle a big goal.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Talking about a new job
Este novo emprego é um muito grande desafio para mim.
This new job is a very big challenge for me.
Discussing fitness goals
Correr uma maratona é um muito grande desafio.
Running a marathon is a very big challenge.
Texting a friend about a difficult exam
A prova de amanhã vai ser um muito grande desafio!
Tomorrow's exam is going to be a very big challenge!
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Brazilians value 'garra' (grit). Calling something a 'muito grande desafio' is a way of showing you have grit. In Portugal, people are slightly more reserved, but the phrase is used in professional contexts to show commitment.
Use it to show grit
Saying this phrase shows you are ready to work hard.
15 सेकंड में
- Used to describe a significant or overwhelming task or situation.
- Combines 'very', 'big', and 'challenge' for maximum emphasis.
- Works in both professional meetings and casual life chats.
What It Means
Imagine you are facing a massive project. Or maybe you are trying to learn every verb in Portuguese. That feeling of 'Whoa, this is a lot' is a muito grande desafio. It is a simple way to say something is tough. It combines muito (very), grande (big), and desafio (challenge). It is direct and clear.
How To Use It
You use it as a noun phrase. You can say 'This is a muito grande desafio'. It fits perfectly after verbs like ser (to be) or enfrentar (to face). Use it when you want to emphasize the scale of the task. It sounds more impressive than just saying something is 'hard'. It shows you respect the difficulty of the situation.
When To Use It
Use it at work when a new deadline drops. Use it with friends when discussing a marathon. It works great in job interviews too. Tell them your last role was a muito grande desafio. It makes you sound professional and ambitious. You can even use it when trying to cook a complex Brazilian feijoada for the first time. It is versatile and always appropriate.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for tiny inconveniences. If you lose your keys, it is an annoyance, not a muito grande desafio. Using it for small things might sound sarcastic. Also, avoid it in very casual slang-heavy circles where pedreira or treta might fit better. Keep it for things that actually require real effort. Don't use it if you want to sound effortless or coolly indifferent.
Cultural Background
Brazilians and Portuguese people value resilience. Facing a desafio is seen as a path to growth. There is a cultural pride in overcoming obstacles. You will often hear this in motivational speeches or sports commentary. It reflects a 'can-do' attitude that is very common in Lusophone cultures. It is about acknowledging the struggle while moving forward.
Common Variations
You can swap muito grande for enorme. This creates um desafio enorme. If you want to be more casual, try um problemão. In business, people might say um desafio estratégico. You can also simplify it to just um grande desafio. Adding muito just adds that extra layer of 'Oh boy, this is huge'.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This phrase is safe for almost any situation. It sits in the 'neutral' zone, meaning it won't offend a boss but won't sound stiff at a bar. Just remember that 'desafio' is masculine, so use 'um' or 'o'.
Use it to show grit
Saying this phrase shows you are ready to work hard.
उदाहरण
6Este novo emprego é um muito grande desafio para mim.
This new job is a very big challenge for me.
Shows excitement and humility regarding a new role.
Correr uma maratona é um muito grande desafio.
Running a marathon is a very big challenge.
Acknowledges the physical effort required.
A prova de amanhã vai ser um muito grande desafio!
Tomorrow's exam is going to be a very big challenge!
Expressing shared stress or anticipation via text.
Temos um muito grande desafio pela frente este mês.
We have a very big challenge ahead of us this month.
Used to motivate and align a team's focus.
Montar este armário sozinho é um muito grande desafio.
Assembling this cabinet alone is a very big challenge.
A slightly hyperbolic use for a frustrating task.
Mudar de país foi um muito grande desafio emocional.
Moving countries was a very big emotional challenge.
Reflecting on a life-changing experience.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Aprender a tocar piano é um __________.
This is the correct word order for the collocation.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Muito Grande Desafio'
Using 'pedreira' or 'treta' with close friends.
Que pedreira!
The sweet spot for 'muito grande desafio'.
É um muito grande desafio.
Using 'obstáculo significativo' in legal or academic texts.
Trata-se de um obstáculo significativo.
Where to use 'Muito Grande Desafio'
Job Interview
I love a challenge.
Gym/Sports
The final lap.
Learning
Mastering grammar.
Life Changes
Moving to a new city.
अभ्यास बैंक
1 अभ्यासAprender a tocar piano é um __________.
This is the correct word order for the collocation.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
1 सवालNo, only for tasks that require effort.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Grande desafio
synonymA big challenge.
