significant troubles

[/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈtrʌbəlz/]
noun phrase
problemas significativos
1. serious or important difficulties, problems, or challenges that have considerable impact or consequence
The company is facing significant troubles with its supply chain.
A empresa está enfrentando problemas significativos com sua cadeia de suprimentos.
2. substantial hardships or adversities affecting a person or organization
He has been dealing with significant troubles in his personal life.
Ele tem enfrentado problemas significativos em sua vida pessoal.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'significant troubles' is used to convey serious concern and urgency in business, personal, and social discussions. Brazilians often use this phrase in formal settings, while Americans may use equivalent slang expressions like 'major beef' or 'serious drama' in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
major beef / serious drama / big problems
Synonyms / Sinônimos
major problemsserious difficultiessubstantial challengesconsiderable hardshipsgrave issues
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor issuestrivial mattersinsignificant problemssmall difficulties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas significativos
Most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
transtornos grandes
Alternative colloquial usage in casual speech
São Paulo
dificuldades sérias
Formal business and professional contexts
Portugal
dificuldades significativas
European Portuguese preference for 'dificuldades' over 'problemas'

Related Words

adversityhardshipcrisispredicamentcomplication

Related Idioms & Phrases

in hot water
between a rock and a hard place
up the creek without a paddle
estar em apuros
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