better answer

[/ˈbɛtər ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: better answers
resposta melhor
1. A response or solution that is more accurate, helpful, or satisfactory than another answer
Your explanation was good, but that textbook provides a better answer to the question.
Sua explicação foi boa, mas aquele livro oferece uma resposta melhor para a pergunta.
2. A more suitable or appropriate response in a given context
Instead of complaining, a better answer would be to propose a concrete solution.
Em vez de reclamar, uma resposta melhor seria propor uma solução concreta.
This phrase is commonly used in educational, professional, and academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in classroom discussions and professional meetings when comparing solutions or explanations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
superior answerimproved answermore suitable responsemore appropriate answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
worse answerinferior answerpoor response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta melhor
Most common usage in Portuguese
Portugal
melhor resposta
Alternative word order commonly used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
resposta mais adequada
More formal variant emphasizing suitability

Related Words

answersolutionresponseimprovementcomparison

Related Idioms & Phrases

a better answer than expected
seek a better answer
the better answer is
in search of a better answer
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