permanent solution

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt səˈluːʃən/]
noun phrasepl: permanent solutions
solução permanente
1. a fix or resolution to a problem that is intended to last indefinitely and not require repeated intervention
Installing solar panels is a permanent solution to high electricity bills.
Instalar painéis solares é uma solução permanente para contas de eletricidade altas.
2. a long-term remedy or answer that addresses the root cause of an issue
The government is seeking a permanent solution to the housing crisis.
O governo está buscando uma solução permanente para a crise habitacional.
In Brazilian business culture, there is often emphasis on finding 'soluções permanentes' rather than temporary fixes, reflecting a preference for efficiency and long-term planning. In American English, this phrase is frequently used in corporate, political, and environmental discussions as a counterpoint to the criticism of 'band-aid solutions.'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lasting solutionlong-term fixdefinitive answerfinal resolutionenduring remedy
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary solutionquick fixband-aid solutionshort-term fixprovisional measure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
solução permanente
standard usage across all regions
Portugal
solução permanente
identical usage; sometimes 'solução definitiva' for emphasis
Brazil - Formal/Technical
solução definitiva
used in legal, governmental, and technical contexts
Brazil - Colloquial
solução de uma vez por todas
more casual phrasing meaning 'solution once and for all'

Related Words

temporaryresolutionremedyfixproblem-solving

Related Idioms & Phrases

a permanent solution to a permanent problem
get to the root of the problem
nip it in the bud
put an end to something once and for all
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