lasting solution

[ˈlæstɪŋ səˈluːʃən]
nounpl: lasting solutions
solução duradoura
1. A resolution or answer to a problem that continues to be effective over a long period of time; a permanent fix
The government is searching for a lasting solution to the housing crisis.
O governo está procurando uma solução duradoura para a crise habitacional.
2. A remedy that addresses the root cause of an issue rather than merely treating symptoms
We need to find a lasting solution to climate change, not just temporary measures.
Precisamos encontrar uma solução duradoura para as mudanças climáticas, não apenas medidas temporárias.
This phrase is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in formal business, political, and academic contexts. In Brazil, discussions about 'soluções duradouras' are common in media discourse regarding social, economic, and environmental issues. The concept reflects a preference for substantive, long-term approaches over temporary fixes in professional and public discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent solutionlong-term solutionenduring solutionsustainable solutiondefinitive solution
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary solutionquick fixband-aid solutionshort-term solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução duradoura
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
General Brazilian
solução permanente
Alternative term emphasizing permanence rather than duration
General Brazilian
solução sustentável
Used when emphasizing environmental or long-term sustainability
Portugal
solução duradoura
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European Portuguese

Related Words

problem-solvingresolutionremedyfixsustainabilitypermanence

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the root of the problem
address the core issue
provide a fix that sticks
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