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persistent issue
[/pərˈsɪstənt ˈɪʃuː/]
noun phrase
pl: persistent issues
problema persistente
1.
A problem or difficulty that continues to exist over a long period of time and is difficult to resolve
The company has been dealing with a persistent issue regarding software compatibility.
A empresa tem lidado com um problema persistente relacionado à compatibilidade de software.
2.
A recurring or ongoing challenge that repeatedly occurs despite attempts to fix it
Sleep deprivation is a persistent issue for healthcare workers.
A privação de sono é um problema persistente para profissionais de saúde.
Synonyms
ongoing problem
recurring issue
chronic problem
lingering difficulty
stubborn problem
enduring challenge
Antonyms
temporary issue
fleeting problem
resolved issue
solved problem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
problema persistente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
questão persistente
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
problema persistente
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a thorn in one's side
a bone of contention
a nagging problem
something that won't go away
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