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big problem

[/bɪɡ ˈprɑːbləm/]
noun phrasepl: big problems
grande problema
1. A serious or significant difficulty that requires attention or resolution
Losing the contract is a big problem for our company.
Perder o contrato é um grande problema para nossa empresa.
2. A major issue or obstacle that causes concern or worry
Climate change is becoming a big problem worldwide.
A mudança climática está se tornando um grande problema mundialmente.
NYC Slang
major headache
Synonyms
major issueserious difficultysignificant challengegrave concernmajor obstacle
Antonyms
minor issuesmall problemtrivial matterinsignificant concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande problema
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
baita problema
colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
grande problema
standard formal usage
Portugal
grande problema
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a big problem on your hands
ask for big problems
heading for big problems
big problem brewing
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