Portuguese Phrase
Sim, é um problema sério no mundo todo.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, it is a serious problem worldwide.” It affirms a previous statement and emphasizes the global scale of the issue.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to agree with someone’s observation about an issue that affects the entire planet—climate change, pandemics, poverty, etc. It works in both formal discussions and casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,éumproblemasérionomundotodo.
Sim
A simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can be used alone or at the start of a sentence to confirm a statement.
é (ser)
The verb ‘ser’ is used for permanent or defining characteristics. Here it defines the nature of the problem as serious.
um (indefinite article)
Used before a singular masculine noun to indicate ‘a’ or ‘an’.
problema sério
‘Problema’ is masculine; ‘sério’ agrees in gender and number, meaning ‘serious’ or ‘grave’.
no (em + o)
Contraction of the preposition ‘em’ (in/on) with the masculine singular article ‘o’, forming ‘no’ = ‘in the’.
mundo todo
A fixed expression meaning ‘the whole world’ or ‘worldwide’. It is more idiomatic than ‘todo o mundo’ in this context.
🗨In Conversation
A mudança climática está afetando a todos nós.
Climate change is affecting all of us.
Sim, é um problema sério no mundo todo.
Yes, it is a serious problem worldwide.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, é um problema sério todo o mundo.
‘Todo o mundo’ means ‘everyone’ (all people), not ‘the whole world’. Use ‘no mundo todo’ for the global sense.
Sim, está um problema sério no mundo todo.
‘Estar’ describes temporary states; here the problem’s nature is permanent, so ‘é’ (ser) is correct.
Sim, é um problema graves no mundo todo.
Adjectives must agree in gender and number: ‘grave’ (singular masculine) or ‘graves’ (plural).
↔Alternatives
Sim, é um problema grave em todo o planeta.
Yes, it is a grave problem across the whole planet.
Com certeza, trata‑se de um problema sério globalmente.
Certainly, it is a serious problem globally.
Exatamente, é uma questão séria para o mundo inteiro.
Exactly, it is a serious issue for the entire world.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese, ‘sim’ can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to give a strong, affirmative tone. The phrase ‘no mundo todo’ is idiomatic and preferred over the literal ‘em todo o mundo’ when speaking about worldwide phenomena. Avoid over‑using ‘grave’; while correct, ‘sério’ sounds slightly less formal and fits everyday conversation better.