confidential feedback

[kən-ˈfi-den-shəl ˈfēd-ˌbak]
nounpl: confidential feedback (uncountable) / confidential feedbacks (countable)
feedback confidencial
1. Private, sensitive comments or evaluations provided to someone about their performance, behavior, or work, with the expectation that the information will not be shared publicly or with unauthorized parties
The manager provided confidential feedback to the employee about areas for improvement.
O gerente forneceu feedback confidencial ao funcionário sobre áreas de melhoria.
2. Restricted comments or suggestions given in a secure manner during performance reviews, evaluations, or constructive criticism sessions
Confidential feedback was exchanged during the one-on-one meeting.
Feedback confidencial foi trocado durante a reunião individual.
In Brazilian corporate culture, confidential feedback is a standard practice in performance reviews, often following international HR standards. In the US, this practice is common in both corporate and academic settings as part of professional development. The term reflects the importance of private, constructive dialogue in modern workplace practices across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
private feedbackrestricted feedbacksealed commentsclassified evaluationsensitive remarks
Antonyms / Antônimos
public feedbackopen commentsshared remarksdisclosed evaluation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
feedback confidencial
Most common translation; widely used in corporate and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
retorno confidencial
Alternative using 'retorno' (return/feedback); somewhat less formal
São Paulo
feedback confidencial / avaliação restrita
Corporate hubs prefer English loanword 'feedback' combined with Portuguese adjective
Portugal
comentários confidenciais / parecer confidencial
More formal; may use 'parecer' (opinion) or 'comentários' instead of 'feedback'

Related Words

performance reviewconstructive criticism360-degree feedbackevaluationassessmentappraisal

Related Idioms & Phrases

between you and me
off the record
in confidence
under the table
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