challenge

• Substantivo que designa uma tarefa, problema ou situação difícil que exige esforço, habilidade ou determinação para ser superada; também pode ser um convite ou provocação para competir ou provar algo.

A noun referring to a difficult task, problem, or situation that requires effort, skill, or determination to overcome.

1. Difficult taskA2formal

   A task or situation that tests someone's abilities or requires great effort.

   Tarefa difícil

   • Climbing the mountain was a huge challenge for the team.
   • Learning a new language can be a rewarding challenge.
   • She faced the challenge of starting her own business.

   Sinônimosdifficultyhurdleobstacleordealproblemtasktesttrial

   Antônimosbreezecinchpicnicpushoversnap

2. Invitation to competeB1formal

   An invitation or call to take part in a contest, competition, or fight.

   Desafio

   • He issued a challenge to his rival to a chess match.
   • The team accepted the challenge to play against the champions.
   • She threw down a challenge to her classmates to beat her score.

   Sinônimoscalldaregauntletinvitationprovocationsummons

3. Questioning or objectionB2formal

   An act of questioning the truth, validity, or legality of something.

   Questionamento

   • The lawyer raised a challenge to the evidence presented.
   • There was a challenge to the election results.
   • His statement faced a challenge from the audience.

   Sinônimoscontestationdisputedissentdoubtobjectionprotestqueryquestion

   Antônimosacceptanceagreementendorsementvalidation

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de convidar alguém para uma competição ou disputa, bem como para contestar a veracidade ou a validade de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of inviting someone to compete or take part in a contest, or to question or dispute the truth or validity of something.

1. Invite to competeB1formal

   To invite someone to take part in a contest, competition, or argument.

   Desafiar para competir

   • He challenged his friend to a game of chess.
   • She challenged the champion to a rematch.
   • The team challenged their rivals to a debate.

   Sinônimoscall outdaredefyinviteprovokesummon

   Antônimosaccept

2. Question or disputeB2formal

   To question the truth, validity, or authority of something.

   Questionar

   • The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
   • Scientists challenged the results of the study.
   • She challenged his right to make that decision.

   Sinônimoscall into questioncontestdisputedoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antônimosacceptagreeconcedeendorse

3. Test abilitiesB1formal

   To test someone's skills, strength, or determination.

   Testar as habilidades

   • The difficult puzzle challenged her mind.
   • The marathon challenged his endurance.
   • This job will challenge your problem-solving skills.

   Sinônimosprovestraintaxtesttry