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recurring problem

[rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ ˈprɒbləm]
nounpl: recurring problems
problema recorrente
1. An issue or difficulty that happens repeatedly over time
The software has a recurring problem with data loss during updates.
O software tem um problema recorrente com perda de dados durante atualizações.
2. A persistent issue that returns or repeats in cycles
This is a recurring problem in our customer service department.
Este é um problema recorrente no nosso departamento de atendimento ao cliente.
Synonyms
persistent problemrepeated issuechronic problemhabitual difficultyreoccurring problem
Antonyms
one-time problemisolated issueunique problemresolved issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema recorrente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problema recorrente
Standard usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
problema que se repete
More colloquial alternative expression
Portugal
problema recorrente
Formal and standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thorn in one's side
history repeating itself
déjà vu all over again
back to square one
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