important problems

[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈprɒbləmz]
noun phrasepl: important problems
problemas importantes
1. Significant issues or difficulties that have substantial impact, urgency, or consequences requiring attention and resolution
The government must address important problems such as healthcare and education.
O governo deve enfrentar problemas importantes como saúde e educação.
2. Matters of considerable weight or relevance that affect multiple people or areas of society
Climate change is one of the most important problems facing humanity today.
A mudança climática é um dos problemas mais importantes que a humanidade enfrenta hoje.
In Brazilian and Portuguese discourse, 'problemas importantes' is frequently used in political, academic, and social discussions. It carries weight in formal contexts such as government speeches, academic papers, and news media. Americans often emphasize 'urgent' or 'pressing' alongside 'important' to convey immediacy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
critical issuesserious mattersmajor challengespressing concernssignificant difficulties
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor issuestrivial mattersinsignificant problemsnegligible concerns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
problemas importantes
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problemas importantes
Common in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
problemas sérios/graves
Alternative emphasis with 'sérios' or 'graves' often used
Portugal
problemas importantes
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; may use 'assuntos importantes' alternatively

Related Words

challengeissueconcerndifficultyobstaclecrisis

Related Idioms & Phrases

tackle important problems
address important problems
confront important problems
solve important problems
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