first solution

[/fɜːrst səˈluːʃən/]

nounpl: first solutions

primeira solução

1. The initial or primary answer to a problem or issue

The first solution that came to mind was to restart the computer.

A primeira solução que veio à mente foi reiniciar o computador.

2. In mathematics or science, the earliest answer obtained when solving an equation or problem

The first solution to the quadratic equation was x = 2.

A primeira solução da equação quadrática foi x = 2.

3. The most straightforward or obvious approach to resolving a difficulty

We tried the first solution, but it didn't work, so we had to think of alternatives.

Tentamos a primeira solução, mas não funcionou, então tivemos que pensar em alternativas.

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General Brazilian

primeira solução

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

primeira solução

Common in technical and business contexts

Portugal

primeira solução

Standard usage in Portugal

first port of call

think outside the box

back to the drawing board

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