direct replies

[/dəˈrɛkt rɪˈplaɪz/]
nounpl: direct replies
respostas diretas
1. Immediate or straightforward responses given directly to a person or query without intermediaries
The customer received direct replies to all their questions from the support team.
O cliente recebeu respostas diretas para todas as suas perguntas da equipe de suporte.
2. In social media or messaging contexts, replies that are addressed specifically to a person or post with a direct mention or tag
The influencer appreciated the direct replies from engaged followers on her Instagram posts.
A influenciadora apreciou as respostas diretas de seguidores engajados em seus posts do Instagram.
3. Responses that address the main point or topic without evasion or deflection
The politician gave direct replies instead of using vague language during the interview.
O político deu respostas diretas em vez de usar linguagem vaga durante a entrevista.
In Brazilian business culture, direct replies are valued as a sign of professionalism and efficiency, particularly in digital communication. In American contexts, especially on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit, direct replies serve as a way to maintain conversation threads and show direct engagement with specific users or posts.
NYC Slang
straight-up answers; keeping it real
Synonyms / Sinônimos
straightforward answersimmediate responsesfrank repliescandid responsesexplicit answers
Antonyms / Antônimos
indirect repliesevasive answersvague responsescircumlocutionsdeflections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
respostas diretas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
respostas diretas
Common in business and digital communication contexts
Rio de Janeiro
respostas diretas
Used in casual and formal contexts interchangeably
Portugal
respostas diretas
Identical usage; also 'respostas imediatas' for emphasizing immediacy

Related Words

direct messageresponsereplyanswercorrespondencefeedback

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the point
cut to the chase
no beating around the bush
straight from the hip
sem rodeios
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