ambiguous issue
[əmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈɪʃuː]
noun phrasefemininepl: ambiguous issues / questões ambíguas
questão ambígua
1. A matter, problem, or topic that can be interpreted in multiple ways or has unclear meaning
The contract contained an ambiguous issue regarding payment terms that led to dispute between the parties.
O contrato continha uma questão ambígua sobre as condições de pagamento que causou disputa entre as partes.
2. A situation or subject that is open to more than one interpretation or understanding
The new policy left an ambiguous issue about remote work eligibility for part-time employees.
A nova política deixou uma questão ambígua sobre a elegibilidade do trabalho remoto para funcionários em tempo parcial.
3. A contentious or uncertain matter that requires clarification
The ambiguous issue of intellectual property rights needs to be resolved before launch.
A questão ambígua dos direitos de propriedade intelectual precisa ser resolvida antes do lançamento.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, identifying 'questões ambíguas' is critical to avoid disputes. The phrase is frequently used in corporate negotiations, contract law, and government policy discussions. Americans tend to use 'gray area' or 'unclear point' more colloquially, while Portuguese speakers in formal contexts prefer precise terminology.
NYC Slang
gray area issue / murky situation
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