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temporary concern

[ˈtɛmpəreri kənˈsɜrn]
nounpl: temporary concerns
preocupação temporária
1. A worry, problem, or issue that is expected to be short-lived or resolved in the near future
The delay in shipping is just a temporary concern; we expect delivery next week.
O atraso no envio é apenas uma preocupação temporária; esperamos a entrega na próxima semana.
2. A matter of interest or importance that will not persist indefinitely
Her health issues were a temporary concern before the surgery.
Seus problemas de saúde eram uma preocupação temporária antes da cirurgia.
Synonyms
fleeting concernpassing worryshort-term issuebrief problemmomentary anxiety
Antonyms
permanent concernlasting problemchronic issueenduring worry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preocupação temporária
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preocupação passageira
Alternative, slightly more colloquial form
Portugal
preocupação passageira
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth losing sleep over
a passing phase
a storm in a teacup
here today, gone tomorrow
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