estar não lido / não ter sido lido
1. to remain in a state of not having been read; to not have been perused or studied
The book has been unread on my shelf for years.
O livro permaneceu não lido na minha prateleira por anos.
2. to exist without having been opened, reviewed, or examined
Many emails remain unread in her inbox.
Muitos e-mails permanecem não lidos em sua caixa de entrada.
3. to be overlooked or ignored in terms of reading
The memo went unread by most of the staff.
O memorando passou despercebido pela maioria da equipe.
In digital communication, both American and Brazilian cultures frequently reference unread messages, emails, and notifications. The concept has become particularly relevant in the age of information overload, where people commonly discuss their unread message counts as a sign of being busy or overwhelmed.
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