express agreement

[ɪkˈsprɛs əˈɡriːmənt]
noun/verb phrase
acordo expresso
1. A clear, explicit statement or action that indicates consent or approval, typically made in a direct and unambiguous manner
The parties signed the contract as an express agreement to the terms.
As partes assinaram o contrato como um acordo expresso aos termos.
2. A formal, stated consent that is made verbally or in writing, rather than implied or suggested
We need express agreement from all shareholders before proceeding.
Precisamos de acordo expresso de todos os acionistas antes de prosseguir.
3. To verbally or physically communicate approval or acceptance in a clear manner
She expressed agreement by nodding enthusiastically.
Ela expressou acordo acenando entusiasmadamente.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, express agreement is crucial in legal and contractual situations. In Brazil, written express agreement (acordo expresso) is especially valued in formal business dealings to avoid misunderstandings. In the USA, explicit written agreements protect both parties legally. In casual speech, Americans might simply say 'I'm with you on that' or 'We're good,' while Brazilians might say 'Estou de acordo' or 'Combinado'.
NYC Slang
straight-up agreement / word
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit consentformal approvalstated consentwritten agreementexplicit authorization
Antonyms / Antônimos
implicit agreementtacit consentdisagreementrefusaldisapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo expresso
Most common usage in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
concordância explícita
Alternative used in formal contexts
São Paulo
acordo expresso
Standard usage in business contracts
Portugal
acordo expresso
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal term

Related Words

consentapprovalauthorizationcontractaccordcovenant

Related Idioms & Phrases

give the green light
give one's blessing
on the same page
seal the deal
put it in writing
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