like problems

[/laɪk ˈprɑːbləmz/]
noun phrase
problemas semelhantes
1. issues or difficulties that are similar in nature or characteristics to other problems
We're facing like problems with the server crashes every week.
Estamos enfrentando problemas semelhantes com quedas de servidor toda semana.
2. comparable or analogous difficulties that share common features
Both companies deal with like problems regarding customer retention.
Ambas as empresas lidam com problemas semelhantes sobre retenção de clientes.
The phrase 'like problems' is commonly used in American English, particularly in informal and conversational contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'problemas semelhantes' or 'problemas parecidos' is the more formal equivalent, while younger speakers might use 'problemas tipo esse' in casual speech. This phrase reflects how English speakers often use 'like' as a comparison marker in casual dialogue.
NYC Slang
similar issues / same kinda problems
Synonyms / Sinônimos
similar problemscomparable issuesanalogous difficultiesrelated problemsequivalent issues
Antonyms / Antônimos
different problemsdissimilar issuesunrelated problemsdistinct difficulties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas semelhantes
standard translation used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
problemas tipo esse
colloquial variation using 'tipo' (like/such as)
Rio de Janeiro
uns problema assim
informal spoken variation
Portugal
problemas parecidos
uses 'parecidos' (similar) as alternative to 'semelhantes'

Related Words

problemsdifficultiesissueschallengessimilarcomparable

Related Idioms & Phrases

birds of a feather
in the same boat
on the same page
kindred spirits
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