lessen troubles

[ˈlesən ˈtrʌbəlz]
verb phrase
diminuir problemas
1. to reduce the severity, intensity, or amount of difficulties or problems
Regular exercise can lessen troubles related to stress and anxiety.
O exercício regular pode diminuir problemas relacionados ao estresse e ansiedade.
2. to make problems or difficulties less serious or burdensome
The new policy aims to lessen troubles for small business owners.
A nova política visa diminuir dificuldades para pequenos empresários.
3. to alleviate or ease suffering or hardship
Medication can lessen troubles caused by chronic pain.
A medicação pode aliviar problemas causados pela dor crônica.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in professional, medical, and everyday settings. In Brazil, it's frequently found in self-help and wellness discourse. In the USA, it appears often in therapeutic, business, and policy discussions. The concept reflects a universal human desire to manage and overcome difficulties.
NYC Slang
take the edge off the problems
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduce troublesease troublesalleviate problemsmitigate difficultiesdecrease hardshipminimize issues
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase troublesworsen problemsaggravate difficultiesamplify hardshipcompound issues

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
diminuir problemas
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir os problemas / aliviar as encrencas
colloquial alternative using 'encrencas'
São Paulo
reduzir problemas
more formal business context
Portugal
diminuir dificuldades / aliviar problemas
European Portuguese preference for 'dificuldades'

Related Words

troubleproblemdifficultyhardshipreducealleviateeasemitigate

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the sting out of troubles
lighten the load
ease the burden
smooth the waters
troubleshoot
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