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pressing concern
[ˈprɛsɪŋ kənˈsɜːrn]
noun phrase
pl: pressing concerns
preocupação urgente
1.
An important or urgent matter that requires immediate attention or action
Climate change is a pressing concern for governments worldwide.
A mudança climática é uma preocupação urgente para governos em todo o mundo.
2.
A serious issue or problem that is currently demanding priority
Healthcare reform remains a pressing concern for policymakers.
A reforma da saúde continua sendo uma preocupação urgente para os formuladores de políticas.
Synonyms
urgent matter
critical issue
immediate priority
burning question
top priority
Antonyms
minor concern
trivial matter
low priority
negligible issue
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preocupação urgente
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
questão urgente
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business and academic settings
Portugal
preocupação premente
Slightly more formal; 'premente' is preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a matter of urgency
top of the agenda
high on the list
cannot be ignored
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