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ephemeral problem

[ɪˈfɛmərəl ˈprɑbləm]
noun phrasepl: ephemeral problems
problema efêmero
1. A problem or issue that is temporary, short-lived, or quickly resolved; something that does not persist or have lasting consequences
The website outage was just an ephemeral problem that the IT team fixed within minutes.
A queda do site foi apenas um problema efêmero que a equipe de TI resolveu em minutos.
2. An obstacle or difficulty that exists for a brief period and naturally disappears without intervention
The supply chain disruption proved to be an ephemeral problem once production resumed.
A interrupção da cadeia de suprimentos provou ser um problema efêmero quando a produção retomou.
Synonyms
temporary problemfleeting problemtransient problemshort-lived problemmomentary problem
Antonyms
persistent problemchronic problempermanent problemenduring problemlong-standing problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema efêmero
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
problema passageiro
Alternative common expression in business contexts
Portugal
problema efémero
Portuguese spelling variation with accent on first 'e'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a flash in the pan
here today, gone tomorrow
a storm in a teacup
não é nada sério
é coisa de momento
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