growing issue

[ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ ˈɪʃ.u]
noun phrasepl: growing issues
questão crescente
1. a problem or concern that is increasing in significance, frequency, or severity over time
Climate change is a growing issue that affects millions of people worldwide.
A mudança climática é uma questão crescente que afeta milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo.
2. a matter of increasing public or political concern
Mental health in the workplace has become a growing issue for employers.
A saúde mental no ambiente de trabalho se tornou uma questão crescente para os empregadores.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in media, academic, and professional discourse to describe societal problems. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about urban challenges, poverty, and public health. In the USA, it's often used in political discourse and news reporting about social issues.
NYC Slang
a thing that's getting worse/bigger
Synonyms / Sinônimos
emerging problemescalating concernmounting issueincreasing problemexpanding challenge
Antonyms / Antônimos
declining issueresolved problemdiminishing concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão crescente
most common and formal translation
General Brazilian
problema crescente
more informal alternative
Portugal
questão crescente
same as Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
assunto em expansão
less common but valid alternative

Related Words

issueproblemconcernchallengetrendepidemiccrisis

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mounting concern
an escalating problem
a ballooning issue
a snowballing effect
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