particular concern
[/pərˈtɪkjələr kənˈsɜrn/]
noun phrasepl: particular concerns
preocupação específica
1. A specific worry, issue, or matter of interest that is important to a person or group
Environmental pollution is a particular concern for many communities near industrial areas.
A poluição ambiental é uma preocupação específica para muitas comunidades próximas a áreas industriais.
2. A point of special attention or care in a given context
Data privacy is a particular concern in the digital age.
A privacidade de dados é uma preocupação específica na era digital.
3. A matter that deserves individual consideration or focus
Child safety at schools is a particular concern for parents.
A segurança das crianças nas escolas é uma preocupação específica para os pais.
The phrase 'particular concern' is frequently used in formal, professional, and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly found in business communications, government documents, and academic papers. The phrase indicates a focused, serious approach to problem-solving and is often used when stakeholders need to highlight specific issues that require individual attention or priority action.
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise a particular concern
address a particular concern
express a particular concern
of particular concern
be a particular concern to someone
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