tangible concern

[ˈtændʒəbəl kənˈsɜːrn]
noun phrasepl: tangible concerns
preocupação tangível
1. A worry or anxiety that is real, concrete, and can be clearly identified or measured; not abstract or theoretical
The rising cost of healthcare is a tangible concern for many families.
O aumento do custo da saúde é uma preocupação tangível para muitas famílias.
2. A practical problem or issue that has observable, verifiable consequences
Job security remains a tangible concern in the manufacturing sector.
A segurança no emprego continua sendo uma preocupação tangível no setor de manufatura.
This phrase is commonly used in business, policy, and academic discussions in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in media discussions about economic and social issues. In the USA, it's often used in political discourse to distinguish between evidence-based concerns and theoretical or hypothetical ones.
NYC Slang
real issue; legit concern; concrete problem
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concrete concernreal concernpractical worrylegitimate concernsubstantive issue
Antonyms / Antônimos
abstract concerntheoretical worryvague concernimaginary concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preocupação tangível
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
preocupação real
Slightly more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
preocupação concreta
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
preocupação tangível
Identical to Brazilian usage; formal register

Related Words

tangible evidencematerial concernsubstantial issuemeasurable problemverifiable worry

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's finger on a tangible concern
address a tangible concern
raise a tangible concern
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