email reminder

[/ˈiːmeɪl rɪˈmaɪndər/]
nounpl: email reminders
lembrete por email
1. An automated or manual email message sent to prompt someone to remember or take action on a task, appointment, deadline, or event
I set up an email reminder to pay my bills on the first of every month.
Configurei um lembrete por email para pagar minhas contas no primeiro dia de cada mês.
2. A notification sent via electronic mail designed to alert a recipient about an upcoming or pending matter
The doctor's office sent me an email reminder about my appointment next week.
O consultório médico me enviou um lembrete por email sobre minha consulta na próxima semana.
Email reminders are widely used in both Brazilian and American professional and personal contexts. In Brazil, they are increasingly common in healthcare, finance, and e-commerce. The term 'lembrete' (reminder) is commonly used in everyday Portuguese, making 'lembrete por email' immediately recognizable to native speakers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
email notificationreminder emailautomated remindernotification message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lembrete por email
Most common usage; also 'notificação por email'
Rio de Janeiro
lembrete por email / aviso por email
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
lembrete por email
Standard usage in business and tech contexts
Portugal
aviso por email / recordatório por email
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'aviso' or the more formal 'recordatório'

Related Words

calendar notificationpush notificationappointment reminderdeadline alertfollow-up email

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a reminder
send a reminder
get a reminder about something
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