perpetual problem
[pər-ˈpe-chə-wəl ˈprä-bləm]
noun phrasepl: perpetual problems
problema perpétuo
1. A persistent difficulty or issue that continues indefinitely without resolution
Traffic congestion has become a perpetual problem in major cities.
O congestionamento de trânsito tornou-se um problema perpétuo nas grandes cidades.
2. An ongoing challenge that recurs repeatedly over time
Poverty remains a perpetual problem that societies struggle to solve.
A pobreza continua sendo um problema perpétuo que as sociedades lutam para resolver.
3. A chronic issue that seems impossible to eliminate completely
Cybersecurity is a perpetual problem for modern businesses.
A cibersegurança é um problema perpétuo para as empresas modernas.
In Brazilian culture, 'problema perpétuo' is frequently used to describe systemic social issues such as infrastructure problems, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and economic challenges. In the USA, the phrase reflects a pragmatic acknowledgment that certain societal challenges may require long-term management rather than complete eradication.
NYC Slang
a never-ending headache; a constant pain in the neck
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