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common response

[ˈkɒmən rɪˈspɒns]
nounpl: common responses
resposta comum
1. A typical or frequent reaction or answer given to a question, situation, or stimulus
A common response to stress is to take a deep breath.
Uma resposta comum ao estresse é respirar fundo.
2. A standard or expected reply in social or professional contexts
The most common response to that job interview question is to highlight your strengths.
A resposta mais comum a essa pergunta de entrevista é destacar seus pontos fortes.
3. A shared or collective reaction among a group of people
The common response from the audience was overwhelming applause.
A resposta comum do público foi aplausos arrebatadores.
Synonyms
typical responseusual answerstandard replyconventional reaction
Antonyms
unusual responserare answeruncommon replyatypical reaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta comum
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resposta comum
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
resposta comum
standard usage, occasionally 'reação comum' for reactions

Related Idioms & Phrases

par for the course
nothing out of the ordinary
the usual suspects
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