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everyday problem

[/ˈɛvriˌdeɪ ˈprɑbləm/]
noun phrasepl: everyday problems
problema cotidiano
1. A common or routine difficulty that occurs regularly in daily life
Traffic jams are an everyday problem in big cities.
Engarrafamentos são um problema cotidiano nas grandes cidades.
2. An ordinary or mundane issue that most people face as part of normal living
Finding time to exercise is an everyday problem for busy professionals.
Encontrar tempo para se exercitar é um problema cotidiano para profissionais ocupados.
Synonyms
common problemroutine problemdaily problemordinary difficultymundane issue
Antonyms
extraordinary problemrare problemunique challengeexceptional difficulty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema cotidiano
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problema do dia a dia
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
problema cotidiano
Standard formal usage
Portugal
problema quotidiano
Uses 'quotidiano' instead of 'cotidiano'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a part of life
par for the course
all in a day's work
just another day
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