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eliminam-se problemas

[eh-lee-mee-NAM-se pro-BLEH-mas]
verb phrase
problems are eliminated
1. Third-person plural present indicative of the reflexive verb 'eliminar-se' with the object 'problemas'; expressing the action of removing, solving, or getting rid of problems
When we invest in better training, we eliminate problems before they start.
Quando investimos em melhor treinamento, eliminam-se problemas antes de começarem.
2. An impersonal or passive construction indicating that problems are being resolved or removed through some action or process
By improving communication, many misunderstandings are eliminated.
Melhorando a comunicação, eliminam-se muitos mal-entendidos.
Synonyms
resolvem-se problemassuprimem-se problemasremovem-se problemasextinguem-se problemas
Antonyms
criam-se problemasaumentam-se problemassurgem problemas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eliminam-se problemas
Standard usage; common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
eliminam-se problemas
Standard usage with no significant regional variation
São Paulo
eliminam-se problemas
Standard usage with no significant regional variation
Portugal
eliminam-se problemas
Standard European Portuguese usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

eliminar na raiz
resolver de uma vez
acabar com os problemas
tirar o problema de perto
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