prevent the problem

[prɪˈvɛnt ðə ˈprɑbləm]
verb phrase
prevenir o problema
1. to stop something undesirable from happening before it occurs; to take action to avoid a difficulty or issue
Regular maintenance can help prevent the problem from getting worse.
A manutenção regular pode ajudar a prevenir o problema de piorar.
2. to act proactively to avoid or eliminate a potential issue
By installing proper drainage, we can prevent the problem of flooding.
Ao instalar uma drenagem adequada, podemos prevenir o problema de inundação.
This phrase is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, technical, and everyday contexts. In Brazilian business culture, proactive problem prevention (prevenção) is increasingly emphasized in corporate settings and quality management systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
avoid the problemavert the problemforestall the problemstop the problemward off the problem
Antonyms / Antônimos
cause the problemcreate the problemallow the problemenable the problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prevenir o problema
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
prevenir o problema / evitar o problema
both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
prevenir o problema
standard business and technical usage
Portugal
prevenir o problema
identical usage; formal and technical contexts

Related Words

preventionpreventiveproactivetroubleshootmitigation

Related Idioms & Phrases

prevention is better than cure
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
nip it in the bud
get ahead of the curve
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