backup contact
[ˈbækʌp ˈkɒntækt]
nounpl: backup contacts
contato de backup
1. A secondary person or phone number to contact in case the primary contact is unavailable or unreachable
Please provide a backup contact in case we cannot reach you at your primary number.
Por favor, forneça um contato de backup caso não consigamos alcançá-lo no seu número principal.
2. An alternative emergency contact person designated for urgent situations
In case of emergency, the backup contact will be notified instead of the primary contact.
Em caso de emergência, o contato de backup será notificado em vez do contato principal.
3. A secondary contact method or person stored in communication systems or databases for redundancy
Make sure to update your backup contact information in your medical records.
Certifique-se de atualizar suas informações de contato de backup em seus registros médicos.
The term 'backup contact' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in healthcare, employment, education, and emergency response systems. In Brazil, while 'contato de backup' is widely understood due to English influence, 'contato alternativo' or 'contato de emergência secundário' may be preferred in formal institutional settings. The concept reflects modern digital and organizational practices where redundancy in communication is essential.
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