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obvious problems

[/ˈɒbviəs ˈprɒbləmz/]
noun phrase
problemas óbvios
1. Issues or difficulties that are easily perceived, noticed, or understood without needing explanation or investigation
The obvious problems with the project were its lack of funding and unclear objectives.
Os problemas óbvios do projeto eram a falta de financiamento e os objetivos pouco claros.
2. Clear or apparent difficulties that anyone can recognize or identify
There are obvious problems with this plan that we need to address immediately.
Há problemas óbvios neste plano que precisamos resolver imediatamente.
NYC Slang
problems that are mad obvious / problems that are straight-up clear
Synonyms
apparent problemsevident problemsclear problemsplain problemsmanifest problemsproblemas evidentesproblemas aparentesproblemas claros
Antonyms
hidden problemsobscure problemssubtle problemsproblemas ocultosproblemas encobertos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas óbvios
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problemas óbvios / problemas de cara
Colloquial alternative: 'de cara' means obvious or evident
São Paulo
problemas óbvios
Standard usage
Portugal
problemas óbvios / problemas evidentes
Both terms commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the elephant in the room
o elefante na sala
stick out like a sore thumb
saltava à vista
plain as day
claro como água
problems staring you in the face
problemas à frente dos olhos
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