national problem
[ˈnæʃənəl ˈprɑːbləm]
noun phrasepl: national problems
problema nacional
1. A significant issue or challenge that affects an entire country or nation, requiring government or collective action to resolve
Healthcare reform is a national problem that politicians continue to debate.
A reforma da saúde é um problema nacional que os políticos continuam debatendo.
2. A persistent social, economic, or political difficulty that impacts the majority of a country's population
Unemployment has become a national problem affecting millions of workers.
O desemprego tornou-se um problema nacional afetando milhões de trabalhadores.
In Brazil, 'problema nacional' is frequently used in political debates, especially regarding inflation, corruption, education, and inequality. The phrase carries significant weight in public discourse and is commonly heard in news broadcasts, political speeches, and social discussions about national priorities and government responsibility.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a hot-button national problem
tackle a national problem
address the national problem
a pressing national problem
the root of the national problem
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