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current concern
[ˈkɜːrənt kənˈsɜːrn]
noun phrase
pl: current concerns
preocupação atual
1.
An issue or matter that is worrying or troubling someone at the present time
The rising cost of living is a current concern for many families.
O aumento do custo de vida é uma preocupação atual para muitas famílias.
2.
A matter of present interest or importance in public discourse or organizations
Climate change remains a current concern in environmental policy.
As mudanças climáticas continuam sendo uma preocupação atual na política ambiental.
Synonyms
present worry
immediate concern
pressing issue
contemporary problem
Antonyms
resolved issue
past concern
irrelevant matter
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preocupação atual
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preocupação do momento
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
preocupação presente
Formal usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
on one's mind
a matter of concern
cause for concern
the issue of the day
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