adequate coverage

[/ˈædɪkwət ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: adequate coverages
cobertura adequada
1. Sufficient extent or scope of protection, service, or inclusion that meets minimum requirements or needs
The insurance policy provides adequate coverage for medical emergencies.
A apólice de seguro oferece cobertura adequada para emergências médicas.
2. In journalism/media, sufficient reporting or attention given to a topic or event
The news station received praise for its adequate coverage of the election.
A emissora recebeu elogios pela cobertura adequada das eleições.
3. In telecommunications, sufficient signal strength or service availability in a geographic area
The mobile network has adequate coverage in rural areas.
A rede móvel tem cobertura adequada em áreas rurais.
In Brazil, 'cobertura adequada' is commonly used in insurance discussions (saúde, seguro de carro) and telecommunications advertisements. Americans often discuss 'adequate coverage' in health insurance contexts, especially when comparing plans. The term has become increasingly important in Brazilian discussions about health insurance (plano de saúde) and internet connectivity coverage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sufficient coverageacceptable coveragesatisfactory coveragereasonable coverageappropriate coverage
Antonyms / Antônimos
inadequate coverageinsufficient coveragepoor coveragelimited coveragegaps in coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura adequada
Standard term used in insurance, telecommunications, and media contexts
São Paulo
cobertura suficiente
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura apropriada
Slightly more formal variation used in legal and insurance discussions
Portugal
cobertura adequada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; universally understood in insurance and telecommunications

Related Words

insurance policycoverage limitsdeductibleexclusionsnetwork coveragemedia coverage

Related Idioms & Phrases

gap in coverage
full coverage
blanket coverage
cover all the bases
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