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explicit advertising

[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/]
nounpl: explicit advertising campaigns
publicidade explícita
1. Advertising that clearly and directly states the benefits, features, or claims about a product or service without ambiguity or hidden meanings
The company used explicit advertising to inform consumers about the exact specifications of their new smartphone.
A empresa usou publicidade explícita para informar os consumidores sobre as especificações exatas do seu novo smartphone.
2. Advertising containing adult content, mature themes, or language that may not be suitable for all audiences
The network restricted explicit advertising from airing during primetime programming.
A emissora restringiu a publicidade explícita de ser exibida durante a programação do horário nobre.
Synonyms
direct advertisingstraightforward advertisingfrank advertisingtransparent advertising
Antonyms
implicit advertisingsubtle advertisingsubliminal advertisingindirect advertising

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
publicidade explícita
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
publicidade explícita
standard commercial usage
Portugal
publicidade explícita
equivalent European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

in-your-face advertising
call a spade a spade
tell it like it is
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