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point of concern

[/pɔɪnt əv kənˈsɜrn/]
nounpl: points of concern
ponto de preocupação
1. A specific issue, matter, or aspect that causes worry, anxiety, or requires attention
The rising inflation is a major point of concern for the government.
A inflação crescente é um ponto de preocupação importante para o governo.
2. An element in a discussion, presentation, or analysis that raises doubts or questions
One point of concern in the proposal is the budget allocation.
Um ponto de preocupação na proposta é a alocação do orçamento.
Synonyms
area of concerncause for concernmatter of concernsource of worryissueproblem
Antonyms
point of satisfactionpoint of pridenon-issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de preocupação
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
ponto de preocupação
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
aspecto preocupante
Alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise a point of concern
address a point of concern
the main point of concern
a potential point of concern
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