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problemas encobertos

[pɾɔˈblɛ.mɐs ẽ.koˈbɛɾ.tus]
nounmasculinepl: problemas encobertos
hidden problems
1. Issues or difficulties that are not immediately visible or apparent; concealed or underlying problems
The inspection revealed several hidden problems with the building's foundation.
A inspeção revelou vários problemas encobertos na fundação do edifício.
2. Undisclosed or suppressed difficulties, especially in relationships, organizations, or systems
The company's hidden problems finally surfaced during the audit.
Os problemas encobertos da empresa finalmente vieram à tona durante a auditoria.
Synonyms
problemas ocultosproblemas latentesproblemas subjacentesproblemas veladosproblemas clandestinos
Antonyms
problemas aparentesproblemas evidentesproblemas óbviosproblemas visíveis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas encobertos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
problemas encobertos
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
problemas ocultos
Common alternative in Brazil
Portugal
problemas velados
Common alternative in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair à luz (to come to light)
debaixo do tapete (under the rug)
guardar para si (keep to oneself)
problemas que fermentam (festering problems)
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