perennial problem
[pə-ˈren-ē-əl ˈprä-bləm]
noun phrasepl: perennial problems
problema perene
1. A persistent issue that recurs repeatedly over a long period of time; a chronic or long-standing difficulty that continues to exist despite attempts to resolve it
Traffic congestion is a perennial problem in major cities.
O congestionamento de trânsito é um problema perene nas grandes cidades.
2. A recurring challenge that appears regularly, often seasonally or cyclically, without permanent resolution
Poverty remains a perennial problem in developing nations.
A pobreza continua sendo um problema perene nos países em desenvolvimento.
3. An ongoing difficulty that has existed throughout history or for an extended indefinite period
The perennial problem of inequality has plagued societies for centuries.
O problema perene da desigualdade tem afligido as sociedades por séculos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'perennial problem' is commonly used in news media, academic discussions, and policy debates to describe systemic issues like traffic, poverty, healthcare access, and corruption. In Brazil, discussions of 'problemas perenes' often relate to infrastructure challenges and socioeconomic inequality. In the US, the phrase frequently appears in political discourse about issues like healthcare costs and gun violence.
NYC Slang
same old, same old problem / never-ending headache
Related Idioms & Phrases
a thorn in one's side
a pain in the neck
an axe to grind
headache that won't go away
espinha no pé (Portuguese idiom: 'thorn in the foot')
um mal que não acaba (Portuguese: 'an evil that never ends')
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