significant concerns
[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt kənˈsɜrnz]
noun phrase
preocupações significativas
1. Important or serious worries, anxieties, or issues that deserve attention and consideration
The committee raised significant concerns about the safety of the new facility.
O comitê levantou preocupações significativas sobre a segurança da nova instalação.
2. Matters of considerable importance that require careful examination or action
There are significant concerns regarding the environmental impact of this project.
Há preocupações significativas quanto ao impacto ambiental deste projeto.
This phrase is commonly used in formal business, academic, and governmental contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the USA, it's frequently used in corporate meetings, policy discussions, and official correspondence. In Brazil, the equivalent is widely used in formal settings, though informal variants may be preferred in casual conversation. The phrase signals seriousness and the need for attention or action.
NYC Slang
big-time worries, serious beef
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise concerns about something
express significant concerns
address significant concerns
allay significant concerns
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