immediate problem
[/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈprɒbləm/]
noun phrasepl: immediate problems / problemas imediatos
problema imediato
1. A pressing issue that requires urgent attention or resolution in the present moment
The immediate problem is that we don't have enough funds to start the project.
O problema imediato é que não temos fundos suficientes para iniciar o projeto.
2. A difficulty or challenge that must be dealt with first, before addressing other concerns
We need to focus on the immediate problem of equipment failure before planning expansion.
Precisamos focar no problema imediato da falha de equipamento antes de planejar a expansão.
Both American English and Brazilian Portuguese emphasize pragmatism in business and problem-solving contexts. The phrase 'problema imediato' is widely used in corporate environments in Brazil, while Americans might colloquially say 'the issue at hand' or 'what's in front of us.' This reflects a shared cultural value placed on addressing urgent matters promptly in both cultures.
NYC Slang
the here-and-now problem / what we gotta handle right now
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