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serious issue
[ˈsɪr.i.əs ˈɪ.ʃuː]
noun phrase
pl: serious issues
questão séria
1.
A significant problem or matter of concern that requires attention and careful consideration
Climate change is a serious issue that affects all nations.
A mudança climática é uma questão séria que afeta todas as nações.
2.
An important or grave matter that has potential negative consequences
The company faced a serious issue with product safety.
A empresa enfrentou uma questão séria com a segurança do produto.
Synonyms
grave matter
pressing concern
important problem
critical issue
major issue
Antonyms
trivial matter
minor issue
insignificant problem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
questão séria / problema sério
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
questão séria
Formal business and institutional contexts
Portugal
questão séria / assunto grave
Both terms are commonly used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
to take something seriously
no laughing matter
a bone of contention
a thorny issue
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