primary concerns
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i kənˈsɜrnz]
noun phrase
preocupações principais
1. The most important or fundamental worries, issues, or matters that require attention
The primary concerns for the company this quarter are reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.
As preocupações principais da empresa neste trimestre são reduzir custos e melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
2. The chief or main priorities in a discussion, planning, or decision-making process
When choosing a school, parents' primary concerns are safety and academic quality.
Ao escolher uma escola, as preocupações principais dos pais são a segurança e a qualidade acadêmica.
3. The leading areas of focus or attention in a particular context or situation
Environmental protection and public health are the government's primary concerns.
A proteção ambiental e a saúde pública são as preocupações principais do governo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'primary concerns' is widely used in professional, academic, and governmental discourse. In Brazil, it reflects the Portuguese tendency to emphasize organizational priorities (preocupações), while in the US it often appears in business meetings and policy discussions. The phrase is considered formal and appropriate for professional communication in both cultures.
NYC Slang
main headaches; top worries
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