minefield

• Área de terreno onde foram colocadas minas explosivas; também usado figurativamente para uma situação cheia de riscos ou perigos ocultos.

A region in which explosive mines have been placed.

1. Area with explosive minesB2formal

   A region where explosive mines have been placed, typically as a military tactic.

   Campo minado

   • The soldiers carefully navigated the minefield to avoid injury.
   • The area was marked as a minefield after the conflict.
   • Clearing a minefield is a dangerous and slow process.

2. Dangerous or risky situationB2informal

   A situation or subject that is full of hidden dangers or potential problems.

   Campo minado

   • Discussing politics at the dinner table can be a minefield.
   • The negotiations were a minefield of conflicting interests.
   • Navigating the new regulations is a minefield for small businesses.

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