a separate issue
[ə ˈsɛp.ər.ət ˈɪʃ.u]
noun phrasepl: separate issues
uma questão à parte
1. A matter or topic that is distinct and independent from another; something that should be considered or discussed separately
The budget cuts are important, but that's a separate issue from the staffing problems we're facing.
Os cortes orçamentários são importantes, mas essa é uma questão à parte dos problemas de pessoal que estamos enfrentando.
2. A concern that is not directly related to or dependent on the current topic of discussion
Whether he likes the proposal is a separate issue from whether it's technically feasible.
Se ele gosta da proposta é uma questão à parte de se é tecnicamente viável.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese to establish logical separation in arguments and discussions. In professional and academic contexts, it's frequently used to keep discourse organized and to prevent topic drift. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'uma questão à parte' is the standard formal expression, while 'outro assunto' or 'outra coisa' are more conversational alternatives.
NYC Slang
that's a whole different thing
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