different reply

[ˈdɪfərənt rɪˈplaɪ]
noun phrasepl: different replies
resposta diferente
1. a response or answer that is distinct, dissimilar, or not the same as another response or expected answer
When asked the same question twice, she gave a different reply each time.
Quando perguntada a mesma pergunta duas vezes, ela deu uma resposta diferente cada vez.
2. an alternative or contrasting response to a previous statement or question
His different reply surprised everyone in the meeting.
Sua resposta diferente surpreendeu todos na reunião.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures, 'different reply' is a neutral, formal term commonly used in academic, business, and everyday communication contexts. It emphasizes contrast or variation without negative connotation unless specified by context.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alternative responsecontrasting answerdistinct replydissimilar responsevaried answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
same replyidentical answerconsistent responsesimilar reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta diferente
standard and commonly used across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
resposta diferente / resposta outra
colloquial variant sometimes uses 'resposta outra'
São Paulo
resposta diferente
formal business and academic usage
Portugal
resposta diferente
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; no regional variation

Related Words

responseanswerreactiondistinctionvariationdisagreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

a whole different ball game
a different kettle of fish
that's a different story
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