soluble problem

[ˈsɑːljəbəl ˈprɑːbləm]
nounpl: soluble problems
problema solúvel
1. a problem that can be solved or resolved through analysis, reasoning, or action
The budget deficit is a soluble problem that requires careful planning and fiscal responsibility.
O déficit orçamentário é um problema solúvel que requer planejamento cuidadoso e responsabilidade fiscal.
2. in mathematics or logic, a problem for which a solution can be found or proven to exist
The team determined that the equation was a soluble problem with multiple valid solutions.
A equipe determinou que a equação era um problema solúvel com múltiplas soluções válidas.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts, 'soluble problem' is used primarily in academic, scientific, and formal business discussions. It reflects an optimistic or pragmatic approach to problem-solving, commonly used in engineering, mathematics, and management discourse to distinguish issues that have solutions from those deemed impossible or intractable.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solvable problemresolvable problemtractable problemmanageable problem
Antonyms / Antônimos
insoluble problemunsolvable problemintractable probleminsurmountable problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema solúvel
standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
problema solúvel / problema que tem jeito
formal contexts use 'problema solúvel'; informal contexts may use 'que tem jeito' (has a way)
Rio de Janeiro
problema solúvel / problema que dá para resolver
colloquially 'que dá para resolver' (that can be resolved)
Portugal
problema solúvel
standard European Portuguese usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

solutionproblem-solvingalgorithmresolutionsolvability

Related Idioms & Phrases

a problem that can be worked out
a problem with a fix
within reach of a solution
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