OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 24445

pitfall

/ˈpɪtfɔːl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
asechanza • escollo • obstáculo • trampa
A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.
trampa
A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.
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