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.
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