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intricate problems

[ɪnˈtrɪkət ˈprɑːbləmz]
noun phrasepl: intricate problems
problemas intricados
1. Complex, complicated issues or difficulties with many interconnected parts that are difficult to understand or solve
The company faced intricate problems with their supply chain management.
A empresa enfrentava problemas intricados com a gestão da cadeia de suprimentos.
2. Puzzling or tangled situations requiring careful analysis and expertise to resolve
The intricate problems of climate change require international cooperation.
Os problemas intricados das mudanças climáticas exigem cooperação internacional.
Synonyms
complex problemscomplicated problemsintricate issuestangled problemsconvoluted problemsknotty problems
Antonyms
simple problemsstraightforward problemseasy problemsuncomplicated problems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas intricados
Most common and widely understood usage
Rio de Janeiro
problemas complicados
Often used interchangeably with intricados
São Paulo
problemas complexos
Preferred in business and academic contexts
Portugal
problemas intrincados
Slightly different spelling preference in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tangled web
opening a can of worms
a Gordian knot
getting to the bottom of something
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