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apparent problem
[əˈpærənt ˈprɒbləm]
noun
pl: apparent problems
problema aparente
1.
A problem that seems to exist or is easily noticed, but may not be the real or underlying issue
The apparent problem was a broken screen, but the real issue was the faulty power supply.
O problema aparente era uma tela quebrada, mas a questão real era a fonte de alimentação defeituosa.
2.
A difficulty that appears evident at first glance but may require further investigation to understand its true nature
The apparent problem with sales was poor marketing, yet deeper analysis revealed pricing issues.
O problema aparente com as vendas era a má comercialização, mas uma análise mais profunda revelou problemas de preço.
Synonyms
seeming problem
ostensible problem
surface problem
visible problem
Antonyms
real problem
underlying problem
actual problem
root problem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
problema aparente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
problema aparente
Standard usage in Portugal, sometimes 'problema óbvio'
Related Idioms & Phrases
tip of the iceberg
looks can be deceiving
scratch the surface
mais do que aparenta
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