nota limpa
1. A musical note that is played clearly and with good tone quality, without unwanted sounds or imperfections
The violinist produced a clean note that resonated throughout the concert hall.
A violinista produziu uma nota limpa que ressoou por toda a sala de concertos.
2. In banking/finance, a banknote or currency in good condition without damage or defacement
The cashier only accepts clean notes, not torn or marked ones.
O caixa aceita apenas notas limpas, não as rasgadas ou marcadas.
3. A clear, unambiguous communication or message without mixed signals
He wanted to strike a clean note with the investors about the company's future.
Ele queria deixar uma mensagem clara com os investidores sobre o futuro da empresa.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'nota limpa' is widely used in both musical and financial contexts. Musicians value the concept of producing 'notas limpas' as a sign of technical skill and quality. In banking, Brazilian currency (Real) notes in good condition are preferred for circulation. The term can also be used metaphorically in business discussions to mean clarity and transparency.
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike a clean note (deixar uma impressão clara)
on a clean note (de forma positiva ou clara)
hit a clean note (atingir algo de forma precisa)
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