significant problems

[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈprɑːbləmz]
noun phrase
problemas significativos
1. Important, serious, or substantial difficulties or issues that have considerable impact or importance
The company is facing significant problems with its supply chain.
A empresa está enfrentando problemas significativos com sua cadeia de suprimentos.
2. Issues of notable consequence that require attention or resolution
There are significant problems with the current education system.
Existem problemas significativos com o sistema educacional atual.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in business, academic, and formal contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently seen in news reports and professional settings. In the USA, it's standard terminology in corporate environments, government, and education sectors.
NYC Slang
big problems, serious issues, real problems
Synonyms / Sinônimos
serious problemsmajor issuessubstantial difficultiescritical challengesconsiderable obstacles
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor issuestrivial problemsinsignificant difficultiesnegligible challenges

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas significativos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problemas sérios
Often used interchangeably; slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
problemas relevantes
More formal/business context usage
Portugal
problemas significativos
Similar usage to Brazil; sometimes 'problemas consideráveis'

Related Words

problemschallengesobstaclesissuesdifficultiestroubles

Related Idioms & Phrases

problems on the horizon
mounting problems
underlying problems
deep-seated problems
a host of problems
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