delayed responses
[dɪˈleɪd rɪˈspɑnsɪz]
nounpl: delayed responses
respostas atrasadas
1. Replies or answers that come later than expected or required; slower-than-normal reactions to stimuli, questions, or situations
The customer service team received complaints about delayed responses to emails.
O time de atendimento ao cliente recebeu reclamações sobre respostas atrasadas aos e-mails.
2. In psychology or neurology, slower-than-typical reactions indicating possible cognitive or neurological conditions
The neurologist noted delayed responses during the patient's reflex tests.
O neurologista observou respostas atrasadas durante os testes de reflexo do paciente.
3. In communication, messages or feedback that arrive after an extended waiting period
Due to poor internet connection, we experienced delayed responses during the video call.
Devido à conexão fraca de internet, experimentamos respostas atrasadas durante a videochamada.
In Brazilian business culture, delayed responses can be more socially acceptable than in American corporate environments, where quick email responses are expected. In the US, delayed responses may be interpreted negatively as lack of interest or professionalism. In Portugal, the term 'respostas tardias' carries a more formal tone typical of European business etiquette.
NYC Slang
slow on the uptake, dragging responses
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