This is the 5145th most frequent Portuguese word.
obstáculo
An obstacle; something that hinders or blocks progress.
The word 'obstáculo' refers to a challenge or impediment in the workplace context.
Eu enfrentei um grande obstáculo no trabalho hoje.
I faced a big obstacle at work today.
Here 'obstáculo' signifies life's challenges to overcome.
A vida é cheia de obstáculos que precisamos superar.
Life is full of obstacles that we need to overcome.
In this usage, 'obstáculo' describes physical impediments encountered in a sporting event.