existing circumstances

[ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz]
noun phrase
circunstâncias existentes
1. The current state of affairs or conditions that are present at a particular time
Given the existing circumstances, we cannot proceed with the project.
Dadas as circunstâncias existentes, não podemos prosseguir com o projeto.
2. The actual situation or reality that someone must work within or consider
We must adapt our strategy to the existing circumstances.
Devemos adaptar nossa estratégia às circunstâncias existentes.
3. Legal or formal term referring to conditions that currently prevail
Under existing circumstances, the contract remains valid.
Sob as circunstâncias existentes, o contrato permanece válido.
This phrase is frequently used in formal and legal Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in contracts, business meetings, and official documents. It conveys a neutral, objective tone when discussing current conditions without judgment or emotion.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
current conditionspresent situationactual circumstancesstatus quoprevailing conditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
future conditionshypothetical circumstancesideal circumstanceschanged circumstances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
circunstâncias existentes
Standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian
situação atual
More colloquial alternative in everyday speech
Portugal
circunstâncias presentes
Alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
as condições atuais
Business-oriented variant common in corporate settings

Related Words

conditionsituationcontextenvironmentscenariostate of affairs

Related Idioms & Phrases

given the existing circumstances
under existing circumstances
in light of existing circumstances
adapted to existing circumstances
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