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grave problem

[greɪv ˈprɑbləm]
noun phrasepl: grave problems
problema grave
1. a serious, significant, or critical issue that requires urgent attention
The company faces a grave problem with its supply chain.
A empresa enfrenta um problema grave com sua cadeia de suprimentos.
2. a matter of considerable importance or consequence
Climate change is a grave problem for future generations.
A mudança climática é um problema grave para as gerações futuras.
NYC Slang
big problem / major issue
Synonyms
serious problemcritical issuepressing concernmajor difficultysevere issue
Antonyms
minor issuetrivial matterinsignificant problemslight concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema grave
standard usage
São Paulo
problema grave
standard usage, sometimes 'problema sério'
Rio de Janeiro
problema grave
standard usage
Portugal
problema grave
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a grave problem looms
face a grave problem
solve a grave problem
address a grave problem
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