critical problem

[ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈprɒbləm]

nounpl: critical problems

problema crítico

1. A serious issue or difficulty that requires immediate attention and resolution

The server crash is a critical problem that needs to be fixed immediately.

O colapso do servidor é um problema crítico que precisa ser corrigido imediatamente.

2. An urgent matter that could have severe consequences if left unaddressed

Funding shortages represent a critical problem for the organization's survival.

A escassez de financiamento representa um problema crítico para a sobrevivência da organização.

NYC Slang

big problem; serious issue

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

problema crítico

Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

problema crítico

Common in technical and business contexts

São Paulo

problema crítico

Widely used in corporate environments

Portugal

problema crítico

Standard usage in European Portuguese

a critical problem at hand

address a critical problem

solve a critical problem

critical problem on the horizon

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