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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
late repliesslow responseslagged responsesbelated answersdeferred replies
Antonyms / Antônimos
immediate responsesprompt repliesinstant reactionsquick answerstimely responses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
respostas atrasadas
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
respostas demoras
Alternative colloquial form used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
respostas que demoraram
Informal spoken variation
Portugal
respostas tardias
Preferred term in European Portuguese; more formal register

Related Words

response timelatencylagdelaycommunication lagreaction time

Related Idioms & Phrases

take your time with a response
lag behind in communications
slow to respond
better late than never
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