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address problems

[/əˈdres ˈprɑbləmz/]
verb phrase
abordar problemas
1. to deal with or tackle issues in a direct and practical way
The company needs to address problems with its customer service.
A empresa precisa abordar problemas com seu atendimento ao cliente.
2. to confront and attempt to solve or resolve difficulties
We must address problems before they become worse.
Devemos enfrentar problemas antes que piorem.
Synonyms
tackle problemsdeal with issuesconfront difficultieshandle challengesresolve problems
Antonyms
ignore problemsavoid issuessidestep difficultiesoverlook challenges

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordar problemas
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abordar os problemas
slightly more formal with definite article
São Paulo
lidar com problemas
alternative common usage meaning to deal with problems
Portugal
abordar os problemas
formal usage, often with definite article

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite the bullet
face the music
get to the root of the problem
put one's finger on the problem
get down to brass tacks
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