Word of the Day:Pitfall

Pitfall: alçapão, armadilha, cilada, perigo imprevisto

Synonyms: a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty, booby trap, catch, catch-22, gimmick, gotcha, hitch, joker, land mine, snag

“Buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary.” (www.merriam-webster.com)

The pitfalls of political giving become clear as companies sever ties with the conservative organization that encouraged states to pass the “stand your ground” legislation. (www.washingtonpost.com, April 13, 2012)