permanent issue
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈɪʃuː/]
nounpl: permanent issues
questão permanente
1. A problem or matter that persists over time without resolution; an ongoing concern that continues to exist
Water scarcity remains a permanent issue in arid regions.
A escassez de água continua sendo uma questão permanente nas regiões áridas.
2. In publishing or periodicals: a standard edition that is continuously in print
The magazine decided to make that special report a permanent issue.
A revista decidiu transformar aquele relatório especial em uma edição permanente.
3. A chronic or long-standing problem requiring ongoing management
Budget deficits have become a permanent issue for the government.
Os déficits orçamentários se tornaram uma questão permanente para o governo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'permanent issue' is used to describe structural or systemic problems that require long-term solutions rather than quick fixes. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about infrastructure, social inequality, and governance. In the USA, it's commonly used in political discourse and business contexts.
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