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peripheral issue
[pəˈrɪfərəl ˈɪʃuː]
noun
pl: peripheral issues
questão periférica
1.
A matter or concern that is not central or essential to the main topic or problem; a secondary or marginal concern
The color of the office walls is a peripheral issue compared to the lack of proper equipment.
A cor das paredes do escritório é uma questão periférica comparada à falta de equipamento adequado.
2.
A topic that is less important or relevant to the primary discussion or decision-making process
While budget cuts are critical, staff morale is considered a peripheral issue by some executives.
Enquanto cortes orçamentários são críticos, a moral do pessoal é considerada uma questão periférica por alguns executivos.
Synonyms
secondary issue
minor issue
marginal concern
tangential matter
side issue
incidental matter
Antonyms
central issue
main issue
core concern
primary matter
essential issue
key issue
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
questão periférica
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
assunto secundário
Commonly used alternative in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
questão marginal
Alternative expression used in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
questão periférica
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
miss the forest for the trees
lose sight of the main issue
barking up the wrong tree
get down to brass tacks
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