cosmetic issues

[kɑːzˈmɛtɪk ˈɪʃuːz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
questões cosméticas
1. Minor, superficial problems that affect appearance or presentation but do not impact the fundamental function or substance of something
The software has some cosmetic issues with the user interface, but it functions perfectly well.
O software tem algumas questões cosméticas com a interface do usuário, mas funciona perfeitamente bem.
2. Non-essential defects that are visible or noticeable but do not compromise core functionality or value
The house has cosmetic issues like chipped paint, but the structure is sound.
A casa tem questões cosméticas como tinta descascada, mas a estrutura é sólida.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business, technology, and construction contexts to distinguish between problems that require urgent attention versus those that are merely visual or presentational. In Brazil, 'questões cosméticas' is understood in professional settings to mean non-critical issues that can be addressed later or are less important than functional problems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
superficial issuesminor issuesaesthetic problemsappearance-related problemssurface-level problems
Antonyms / Antônimos
structural issuesfundamental problemscritical issuesfunctional defects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
questões cosméticas
Standard translation widely understood across Brazil
General Brazilian Portuguese
problemas estéticos
Alternative translation emphasizing aesthetic aspect
Portugal
questões cosméticas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also understood as 'problemas de aparência'
Technical/IT contexts Brazil
problemas visuais menores
More specific in software/design contexts

Related Words

aestheticsuperficialappearancefunctionalsubstantivetrivial

Related Idioms & Phrases

just a coat of paint
surface-level problem
doesn't affect the bottom line
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