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expected reply

[ɪkˈspɛktɪd rɪˈplaɪ]
noun phrasepl: expected replies
resposta esperada
1. A response that is anticipated or predicted to be received in answer to a question, message, or request
We are still waiting for the expected reply from the client regarding the contract.
Ainda estamos aguardando a resposta esperada do cliente sobre o contrato.
2. A communication response that one reasonably anticipates based on context or prior agreement
The expected reply to his email should arrive within 24 hours.
A resposta esperada ao seu e-mail deve chegar em 24 horas.
Synonyms
anticipated responseanticipated replyexpected responsepredicted answerawaited response
Antonyms
unexpected replysurprising responseunanticipated answerunexpected response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta esperada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
resposta esperada / retorno esperado
Business context often uses 'retorno esperado'
Portugal
resposta esperada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

waiting for a reply
long-awaited response
as expected
reply in kind
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