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legitimate problem

[lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət ˈprɒbləm]
noun phrasepl: legitimate problems / problemas legítimos
problema legítimo
1. A valid, genuine, or justifiable concern or difficulty that is deserving of serious consideration
The lack of affordable housing is a legitimate problem that needs government attention.
A falta de habitação acessível é um problema legítimo que necessita de atenção governamental.
2. A real issue that is not fabricated, exaggerated, or pretended
She raised a legitimate problem about the safety of the workplace.
Ela levantou um problema legítimo sobre a segurança do local de trabalho.
NYC Slang
real issue / legit problem
Synonyms
valid problemgenuine problemreal issuejustified concernsubstantive problem
Antonyms
fabricated problemfalse issueimaginary problemcontrived concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema legítimo
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problema de verdade / problema real
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
problema legítimo
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
problema legítimo / problema válido
Both expressions are acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

address a legitimate problem
raise a legitimate problem
tackle a legitimate problem
have a legitimate problem with something
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