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)
