persistent need
[pər-ˈsis-tənt nēd]
noun phrasepl: persistent needs
necessidade persistente
1. a continuous, recurring requirement or desire that does not go away over time
The persistent need for clean water in rural areas requires government intervention.
A necessidade persistente de água limpa nas áreas rurais requer intervenção governamental.
2. an ongoing demand or urge that repeatedly manifests itself
Children have a persistent need for parental attention and validation.
As crianças têm uma necessidade persistente de atenção e validação dos pais.
3. a chronic or habitual requirement that resists resolution
The addiction reflects a persistent need for psychological escape.
O vício reflete uma necessidade persistente de fuga psicológica.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'persistent need' is commonly used in social services, psychology, healthcare, and policy discussions to describe long-term challenges requiring sustained attention. In Brazil, this term frequently appears in discussions about infrastructure, education, and social welfare programs addressing structural inequalities.
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