confidential message

[kən-ˈfi-den-shəl ˈme-sij]
nounpl: confidential messages
mensagem confidencial
1. A private communication intended only for a specific recipient and not to be disclosed to others; information marked or understood as secret or restricted
The CEO sent a confidential message to the board members about the merger.
O CEO enviou uma mensagem confidencial aos membros do conselho sobre a fusão.
2. Communication that contains sensitive, proprietary, or classified information requiring discretion
The lawyer received a confidential message from her client regarding the settlement negotiations.
A advogada recebeu uma mensagem confidencial de seu cliente sobre as negociações de acordo.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, confidential messages are protected by confidentiality agreements and professional ethics. In Brazil, corporate communication often emphasizes formal language and legal protection of sensitive information. In the USA, confidential messages in corporate settings are frequently encrypted and tracked for compliance purposes. The term carries legal weight in both countries and breach of confidentiality can result in legal consequences.
NYC Slang
hush-hush message / DL message (on the down-low)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
private messagesecret communicationrestricted messageclassified messagesecure message
Antonyms / Antônimos
public messageopen communicationbroadcast messagedisclosed information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem confidencial
Standard term used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem confidencial / mensagem reservada
Both terms are commonly used; 'reservada' is slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
mensagem confidencial
Preferred in corporate and financial sectors; very formal usage
Portugal
mensagem confidencial / comunicação reservada
Similar usage to Brazil; 'comunicação reservada' also acceptable

Related Words

confidentialityencryptionsecure communicationclassified informationprivacydiscretion

Related Idioms & Phrases

between you and me
in confidence
under wraps
keep it under your hat
mum's the word
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