evident need

[ˈɛvɪdənt niːd]
noun phrasepl: evident needs
necessidade evidente
1. A requirement or lack of something that is clear, obvious, or easily perceived; something that is plainly needed
There is an evident need for better public transportation in this city.
Há uma necessidade evidente de melhor transporte público nesta cidade.
2. An unmistakable or undeniable requirement that cannot be ignored or disputed
The evident need for healthcare reform became a central campaign issue.
A necessidade evidente de reforma na saúde tornou-se uma questão central da campanha.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts such as policy discussions, business proposals, and academic writing. In Brazil, it appears frequently in governmental and institutional discourse when discussing social or infrastructure improvements. The phrase carries a formal tone and is used to emphasize the legitimacy or urgency of a particular requirement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
apparent needobvious needclear needpressing needmanifest needundeniable need
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden needobscure needquestionable needunclear need

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
necessidade evidente
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
necessidade óbvia
More formal or technical contexts may use 'óbvia' interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
necessidade clara
Alternative phrasing emphasizing clarity
Portugal
necessidade evidente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal and informal contexts

Related Words

necessityrequirementdemandprerequisiteessentialurgent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a glaring need
a self-evident need
no two ways about it
plain as day
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