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short-term problem
[/ʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈprɒbləm/]
noun
pl: short-term problems
problema de curto prazo
1.
An issue or difficulty that requires immediate attention and is expected to be resolved within a brief period of time
The company faces a short-term problem with inventory management.
A empresa enfrenta um problema de curto prazo com a gestão de inventário.
2.
A temporary difficulty that does not have long-lasting consequences
We can address this short-term problem by adjusting our budget.
Podemos resolver este problema de curto prazo ajustando nosso orçamento.
Synonyms
immediate problem
temporary issue
quick fix problem
pressing concern
Antonyms
long-term problem
chronic issue
persistent difficulty
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
problema de curto prazo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
problema imediato
Often used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
problema a curto prazo
European Portuguese prefers article 'a' before 'curto prazo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a quick fix
put out a fire
stop-gap measure
band-aid solution
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