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visible problem
[VIZ-uh-bul PRAH-blem]
noun phrase
pl: visible problems
problema visível
1.
A problem or issue that is easily seen, noticed, or apparent to others; an obvious difficulty or concern
The visible problem with the old building is the cracked walls and broken windows.
O problema visível com o prédio antigo são as paredes rachadas e as janelas quebradas.
2.
A difficulty that is manifest or evident, as opposed to hidden or underlying issues
While the visible problem was the software bug, the real issue lay in poor system design.
Enquanto o problema visível era o erro de software, o verdadeiro problema estava no design fraco do sistema.
Synonyms
apparent problem
obvious problem
evident problem
manifest problem
Antonyms
hidden problem
underlying problem
latent problem
concealed problem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
problema visível
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
problema evidente
Slightly more formal alternative in São Paulo
Portugal
problema visível
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
tip of the iceberg - when a visible problem is only a small part of a larger issue
see eye to eye - when people recognize the same visible problem
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