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pressing issue
[/ˈpresɪŋ ˈɪʃuː/]
noun phrase
pl: pressing issues
questão urgente
1.
An important problem or matter that requires immediate attention or action
Climate change is a pressing issue that governments must address today.
A mudança climática é uma questão urgente que os governos devem abordar hoje.
2.
A topic of current concern or debate that demands priority consideration
Healthcare reform remains a pressing issue in the political agenda.
A reforma da saúde continua sendo uma questão urgente na agenda política.
Synonyms
urgent matter
critical issue
burning question
immediate concern
priority matter
Antonyms
minor issue
trivial matter
non-urgent concern
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
questão urgente
Most common and widely understood term
General Brazilian
assunto urgente
Alternative common usage in informal contexts
Portugal
questão premente
More formal and literary usage, preferred in official contexts
Portugal
matéria urgente
Administrative and governmental contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
matter of urgency
hot-button issue
top priority
time-sensitive matter
call for immediate action
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