pitfall

• Sustantivo que designa un peligro oculto o inesperado, una dificultad o una trampa, tanto en sentido literal (hoyo disimulado) como figurado (problema imprevisto).

A noun referring to a hidden or unsuspected danger, difficulty, or trap, whether literal (a concealed hole) or figurative (an unforeseen problem).

1. Hidden danger or difficultyB2formal

   An unexpected or hidden problem that can cause trouble or failure.

   Peligro oculto o dificultad imprevista

   • One common pitfall of investing is not diversifying your portfolio.
   • The project had many pitfalls that the team had to navigate.
   • He warned me about the pitfalls of starting a business without a plan.

   Sinónimoscatchdangerdifficultydownsidedrawbackhazardperilsnaretrap

2. Concealed trapB2formal

   A hidden hole or trap used to catch animals or people.

   Trampa oculta

   • The hunter dug a pitfall to capture the wild boar.
   • Ancient warriors used pitfalls as a defensive strategy.
   • The explorer fell into a pitfall covered with leaves.

   Sinónimosbooby trapmantrappitsnaretrap