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clear answer

[/klɪr ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: clear answers
resposta clara
1. A direct, unambiguous response that is easy to understand and leaves no doubt about its meaning
The interviewer asked for a clear answer about the company's financial situation.
O entrevistador pediu uma resposta clara sobre a situação financeira da empresa.
2. A straightforward reply without evasion or vague language
We need a clear answer from the government on this policy matter.
Precisamos de uma resposta clara do governo sobre este assunto de política.
Synonyms
straightforward answerdirect answerunambiguous answerexplicit answerdefinite answer
Antonyms
vague answerambiguous answerevasive answerunclear answercryptic answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta clara
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resposta clara
Common formal and informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
resposta clara
Standard usage, sometimes emphasizing directness
Portugal
resposta clara
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear answer
straight answer
answer plain and simple
no beating around the bush
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