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problem area

[ˈprɑːbləm ˈeriə]
nounpl: problem areas
área problemática
1. A region, sector, or aspect of something that presents difficulties, challenges, or requires attention and improvement
Mathematics is a problem area for many students in this school.
A matemática é uma área problemática para muitos alunos desta escola.
2. A geographic location characterized by social, economic, or environmental difficulties
The government invested in infrastructure projects in the problem areas of the city.
O governo investiu em projetos de infraestrutura nas áreas problemáticas da cidade.
3. A specific domain or field where issues or deficiencies have been identified
Customer service has been identified as a problem area in our company's operations.
O atendimento ao cliente foi identificado como uma área problemática nas operações da nossa empresa.
Synonyms
problem zonetroubled areaweak pointchallenge areaarea of concern
Antonyms
strong pointarea of strengthsuccessful area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área problemática
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
zona problemática
Alternative usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
zona problemática
Common in European Portuguese, especially for geographic references

Related Idioms & Phrases

identify problem areas
address problem areas
focus on problem areas
pinpoint problem areas
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