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area of contention

[/ˈɛəriə əv kənˈtɛnʃən/]
nounpl: areas of contention
ponto de discórdia
1. A topic, issue, or subject that is disputed, debated, or causes disagreement among people or groups
Healthcare reform remains an area of contention in political discussions.
A reforma da saúde continua sendo um ponto de discórdia nas discussões políticas.
2. A matter or question that generates conflict or opposing viewpoints
The distribution of resources is a major area of contention between the two departments.
A distribuição de recursos é um ponto de discórdia importante entre os dois departamentos.
Synonyms
point of disputebone of contentionmatter of disputecontroversial issuesubject of disagreement
Antonyms
area of agreementconsensuspoint of accord

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de discórdia
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
assunto polêmico
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
tema controverso
Formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
motivo de contenda
Formal and traditional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bone of contention
a thorn in one's side
a point of friction
source of conflict
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