no solution

[noʊ səˈluːʃən]
noun phrase
sem solução
1. A situation where no answer or resolution exists to a problem or equation
The math problem has no solution because the equation is inconsistent.
O problema de matemática não tem solução porque a equação é inconsistente.
2. An impasse or deadlock where no way forward can be found
We've reached a point of no solution in the negotiations.
Chegamos a um ponto sem solução nas negociações.
3. A state where remedial action or fix is impossible or unavailable
After years of conflict, there seemed to be no solution to their dispute.
Após anos de conflito, parecia não haver solução para a disputa deles.
In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'sem solução' is commonly used to express resignation or acceptance of a hopeless situation, often accompanied by a philosophical acceptance. In American English, 'no solution' is frequently used in technical, mathematical, and business contexts to describe unsolvable problems or negotiation impasses.
NYC Slang
dead in the water; no way out; stuck
Synonyms / Sinônimos
no way outdead endimpassedeadlockunsolvable situationinsoluble problem
Antonyms / Antônimos
solutionresolutionanswerfixremedyway out

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem solução
Standard expression used across Brazil
São Paulo
sem jeito
Informal variation meaning 'no way' or 'hopeless'
Rio de Janeiro
é uma cilada
Colloquial expression meaning 'it's a trap/impossible situation'
Portugal
sem solução
Standard expression, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

problemunsolvableimpossibledifficultobstaclechallenge

Related Idioms & Phrases

between a rock and a hard place
caught between a rock and a hard place
up the creek without a paddle
in a pickle
stuck in a rut
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