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concrete issue

[ˈkɑːŋkriːt ˈɪʃuː]
noun phrasepl: concrete issues
questão concreta
1. A specific, tangible problem or matter that can be clearly defined and addressed, as opposed to an abstract or theoretical one
We need to focus on concrete issues like healthcare and infrastructure rather than vague ideals.
Precisamos focar em questões concretas como saúde e infraestrutura em vez de ideais vagos.
2. A practical, real-world problem that has observable consequences and measurable outcomes
The committee discussed concrete issues affecting the community such as unemployment rates.
O comitê discutiu questões concretas que afetam a comunidade, como as taxas de desemprego.
Synonyms
tangible issuepractical problemreal-world matterspecific concern
Antonyms
abstract issuetheoretical problemvague concernhypothetical matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão concreta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
questão concreta
Common in business and political discourse
Portugal
questão concreta
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to brass tacks
address the elephant in the room
cut to the chase
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