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extensive issues

[ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈɪʃuːz]
noun phrase
questões extensas / problemas extensos
1. A large number or wide range of problems or matters of concern that are comprehensive in scope or affect multiple areas
The company faced extensive issues with its supply chain management.
A empresa enfrentava questões extensas com a gestão de sua cadeia de suprimentos.
2. Widespread difficulties or complications that span across various aspects or departments
The report documented extensive issues in the healthcare system.
O relatório documentava problemas extensos no sistema de saúde.
Synonyms
widespread problemsbroad concernscomprehensive difficultiespervasive challengeslarge-scale issues
Antonyms
minor issueslimited problemsisolated concernsspecific difficulties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questões extensas / problemas extensos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
questões abrangentes
Alternative emphasizing comprehensive nature
Portugal
questões extensivas / problemas alargados
European Portuguese preference for 'alargados'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a can of worms
a whole host of problems
widespread difficulties
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