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problema pontual

[pɾoˈblɛ̃mɐ põtuˈaw]
nounmasculinepl: problemas pontuais
specific problem; isolated problem; one-off problem
1. A problem that is limited in scope, affecting only a particular point, place, or moment in time; not widespread or systemic
The server outage was just a punctual problem, not a systemic issue.
A queda do servidor foi apenas um problema pontual, não uma questão sistêmica.
2. An occasional or isolated difficulty that occurs at a specific time or location
We had a punctual problem with the delivery, but it has been resolved.
Tivemos um problema pontual com a entrega, mas já foi resolvido.
Synonyms
problema específicoproblema isoladoproblema ocasionalproblema circunstancialdificuldade pontual
Antonyms
problema sistemáticoproblema crônicoproblema generalizadoproblema estrutural

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema pontual
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
problema pontual
Standard usage in business and technical environments
Portugal
problema pontual
Used similarly to Brazil, standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

um problema aqui e outro ali
problema de vez em quando
questão pontual e resolvível
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