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principal problem
[ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈprɒbləm]
noun phrase
pl: principal problems
problema principal
1.
The most important or main issue that needs to be addressed or resolved
The principal problem with the project is the lack of funding.
O problema principal do projeto é a falta de financiamento.
2.
The primary difficulty or obstacle in a situation
Climate change is one of the principal problems facing humanity today.
A mudança climática é um dos principais problemas enfrentados pela humanidade atualmente.
Synonyms
main problem
primary issue
chief difficulty
major concern
fundamental problem
Antonyms
minor problem
secondary issue
trivial concern
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
problema principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problema principal
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
problema principal
Identical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
get to the root of the problem
address the elephant in the room
tackle the core issue
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