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central concerns

[ˈsen.trəl kənˈsɜrnz]
noun phrase
preocupações centrais
1. The main or primary issues, worries, or matters of importance that are at the heart of a discussion, organization, or person's focus
Environmental protection is one of the central concerns of modern governments.
A proteção ambiental é uma das preocupações centrais dos governos modernos.
2. Core topics or subjects that form the fundamental basis of a theory, argument, or field of study
The central concerns of existentialism include freedom and authenticity.
As preocupações centrais do existencialismo incluem liberdade e autenticidade.
Synonyms
main concernsprimary issuescore issueskey mattersprincipal worriesfundamental topics
Antonyms
peripheral concernsminor issuessecondary matterstrivial concerns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preocupações centrais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preocupações centrais
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
preocupações centrais
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the heart of the matter
the crux of the issue
the main point
the bottom line
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