one solution

[wʌn səˈluːʃən]
noun phrasepl: solutions or multiple solutions
uma solução
1. a single answer or method that resolves a problem or addresses a situation
One solution to traffic congestion is to improve public transportation.
Uma solução para o congestionamento de trânsito é melhorar o transporte público.
2. in mathematics or science, a single answer that satisfies an equation or problem
The quadratic equation has one solution when the discriminant equals zero.
A equação quadrática tem uma solução quando o discriminante é igual a zero.
3. a particular approach or strategy among several possible alternatives
One solution would be to postpone the meeting until next week.
Uma solução seria adiar a reunião para a próxima semana.
This phrase is universally used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, academic, and everyday contexts when discussing problem-solving. It reflects a practical approach common in business culture where multiple solutions are often considered and evaluated.
NYC Slang
one fix, one way to handle it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
an answera remedyan approacha fixa way outan option
Antonyms / Antônimos
problemcomplicationobstacledifficulty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uma solução
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
uma solução
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
uma solução
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
uma solução
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

solveresolutionalternativeremedyanswermethodstrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a quick fix
the best of both worlds
a band-aid solution
out of the frying pan into the fire
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