significant issues

[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈɪʃuːz]
noun phrase
questões significativas
1. important or noteworthy problems, concerns, or matters that require attention or resolution
The company faced significant issues with product quality that needed immediate attention.
A empresa enfrentava questões significativas com a qualidade do produto que precisavam de atenção imediata.
2. substantial difficulties or challenges that have considerable impact or consequence
There are significant issues regarding healthcare access in rural areas.
Há questões significativas relacionadas ao acesso à saúde em áreas rurais.
3. major points of contention or controversy
The treaty addresses several significant issues between the two nations.
O tratado aborda várias questões significativas entre as duas nações.
In Brazilian corporate and governmental contexts, 'questões significativas' is commonly used in formal reports, meetings, and official communications. In the USA, this phrase is prevalent in business, legal, and policy discussions. The phrase carries weight and implies that action or discussion is warranted.
NYC Slang
big problems, major beef
Synonyms / Sinônimos
major problemsimportant concernsserious matterssubstantial difficultiescritical challenges
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor issuestrivial mattersinsignificant concernsnegligible problems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
questões significativas
most common and standard translation
Brazil (formal/academic)
problemas significativos
used in official documents and academic contexts
Brazil (informal)
assuntos sérios
colloquial alternative meaning serious matters
Portugal
questões significativas
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Words

problemchallengeconcerndifficultyobstacle

Related Idioms & Phrases

the root of the issue
tip of the iceberg
a bone of contention
have an axe to grind
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