sole solution

[soʊl səˈluːʃən]
noun phrasepl: sole solutions
única solução
1. the only possible or available answer to a problem; an exclusive resolution with no alternatives
After extensive research, the team concluded that restructuring was the sole solution to save the company.
Após extensas pesquisas, a equipe concluiu que a reestruturação era a única solução para salvar a empresa.
2. in chemistry/mathematics, the only answer or result that satisfies given conditions
The equation has only one sole solution when solved for x.
A equação tem apenas uma única solução quando resolvida para x.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'sole solution' is used formally in professional discourse when presenting definitive answers to complex problems. In Brazil, it's common in corporate environments and academic settings. The phrase carries weight and suggests exhaustive analysis has been done, making it a persuasive term in negotiations and decision-making processes.
NYC Slang
the only way out / the only play
Synonyms / Sinônimos
only solutionexclusive solutionunique solutionone and only solutionlast resort
Antonyms / Antônimos
multiple solutionsalternative solutionvarious optionsseveral solutions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
única solução
Most common and standard translation throughout Brazil
São Paulo
única solução / só solução
Both forms are used; 'só solução' is more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
única saída / única solução
'Única saída' is often preferred in casual speech
Portugal
única solução
Standard European Portuguese; same as Brazilian formal usage

Related Words

alternativeresolutionfixremedyanswerresolução

Related Idioms & Phrases

no other way around it
have no choice but
left with no option
it's either this or nothing
não há volta
sem mais opções
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