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enduring situation
[ɪnˈdʊərɪŋ ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən]
noun phrase
pl: enduring situations / situações duradouras
situação duradoura
1.
A circumstance or condition that persists over a long period of time; a lasting state of affairs
The enduring situation of poverty in the region required immediate intervention.
A situação duradoura de pobreza na região exigia intervenção imediata.
2.
A prolonged or persistent condition that continues to exist despite efforts to change it
The enduring situation between the two countries has lasted for decades.
A situação duradoura entre os dois países perdura há décadas.
Synonyms
persistent situation
lasting condition
prolonged state
chronic situation
sustained circumstance
Antonyms
temporary situation
fleeting condition
brief circumstance
transient state
passing moment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
situação duradoura
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
situação persistente
More formal business/academic context
Portugal
situação persistente
Commonly used in formal Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a state of affairs
the way things stand
status quo
long-standing issue
ongoing concern
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