adjectivemasculinepl: crônicos
chronic
1. (Medicine) Persistent or long-lasting; relating to a disease or condition that develops slowly and lasts for a long time
He suffers from chronic pain in his back.
Ele sofre de dor crônica nas costas.
2. Habitual or constant; occurring repeatedly or continuously
The city faces chronic traffic problems.
A cidade enfrenta problemas crônicos de trânsito.
3. Deep-rooted; long-established and difficult to change
Poverty is a chronic issue in the region.
A pobreza é um problema crônico na região.
Related Idioms & Phrases
doença crônica - chronic disease
problema crônico - chronic problem
alcoolismo crônico - chronic alcoholism
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