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important issue

[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈɪʃuː]
noun phrasepl: important issues
questão importante
1. A significant matter or problem that requires attention, discussion, or resolution
Climate change is an important issue that affects everyone.
Mudanças climáticas são uma questão importante que afeta a todos.
2. A topic of concern or controversy that merits serious consideration
Education funding is an important issue in the upcoming election.
O financiamento da educação é uma questão importante nas próximas eleições.
Synonyms
significant matterpressing concerncritical problemkey topicvital issue
Antonyms
trivial matterminor issueinsignificant concernunimportant topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão importante
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pauta importante
frequently used in political contexts
São Paulo
tema relevante
alternative, more formal usage
Portugal
assunto importante
common in Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a matter of concern
a bone of contention
a hot-button issue
the crux of the matter
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