present circumstances
[ˈprɛzənt ˈsɜrkəmˌstænsɪz]
noun phrase
circunstâncias presentes
1. the current conditions, situations, or factors that exist at the present time
Given the present circumstances, we cannot proceed with the project as planned.
Dadas as circunstâncias presentes, não podemos prosseguir com o projeto conforme planejado.
2. the existing state of affairs or context in which something occurs
Under present circumstances, it is unwise to make such investments.
Sob as circunstâncias presentes, é imprudente fazer tais investimentos.
This phrase is commonly used in formal, legal, and business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it frequently appears in business correspondence, contracts, and official communications. The phrase emphasizes the immediacy and relevance of current conditions to decision-making processes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the present circumstances
in light of present circumstances
given the present circumstances
as present circumstances dictate
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