surface-level problems
[/ˈsɜːrfəs ˈlevəl ˈprɑːbləmz/]
noun phrasepl: surface-level problems
problemas superficiais
1. Issues or difficulties that appear obvious on the surface but do not address the underlying or root causes
The company only addressed surface-level problems instead of fixing the broken management structure.
A empresa apenas abordou problemas superficiais em vez de corrigir a estrutura de gestão quebrada.
2. Problems that are shallow in nature, lacking depth of analysis or understanding
We need to go beyond surface-level problems to understand why customers are leaving.
Precisamos ir além dos problemas superficiais para entender por que os clientes estão saindo.
3. Issues that are immediately visible but require deeper investigation to resolve completely
The surface-level problems with the software were fixed, but the architecture still needs redesign.
Os problemas superficiais do software foram corrigidos, mas a arquitetura ainda precisa de redesenho.
In Brazilian corporate culture, the distinction between addressing 'problemas superficiais' versus 'problemas de raiz' (root problems) is crucial in management discussions. American business vernacular frequently uses this concept when critiquing incomplete solutions or shallow analysis in project assessments.
NYC Slang
quick fixes / band-aid solutions
Related Idioms & Phrases
scratching the surface
putting a band-aid on the problem
treating the symptom, not the disease
tip of the iceberg
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