sticking point

• Punto o cuestión concreta que causa dificultad u obstáculo y que impide el avance en una negociación, discusión o proceso.

A specific issue, problem, or detail that causes difficulty or prevents progress in a discussion, negotiation, or process.

1. Major obstacle in negotiationB2formal

   A specific issue or detail that prevents progress or agreement in a discussion or negotiation.

   punto de fricción

   • The salary was the main sticking point in the contract negotiations.
   • The location of the new factory became a sticking point for the board.
   • They couldn't reach a deal because of a sticking point regarding intellectual property.

2. Difficult aspect of a problemB2informal

   A particular part of a problem or task that is especially hard to solve or overcome.

   punto conflictivo

   • The math homework was easy, but the last problem was a real sticking point.
   • The sticking point in the project was getting the data from the old system.
   • For many students, grammar is a sticking point when learning a new language.