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frosty welcome

[ˈfrɔsti ˈwɛlkəm]
noun phrasepl: frosty welcomes
recepção gelada
1. A cold, unfriendly, or unwelcoming reception or greeting given to someone
After the argument, he received a frosty welcome when he returned home.
Após a discussão, ele recebeu uma recepção gelada quando voltou para casa.
2. A lack of warmth or enthusiasm in greeting someone
The ambassador's frosty welcome at the summit indicated diplomatic tension.
A recepção gelada do embaixador na cúpula indicava tensão diplomática.
NYC Slang
the cold shoulder
Synonyms
cold receptionicy welcomechilly receptioncool greetingunfriendly welcome
Antonyms
warm welcomefriendly receptioncordial greetinghearty welcomeenthusiastic reception

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recepção gelada
Most common and widely understood translation
São Paulo
recepção fria
Alternative, equally accepted in business contexts
Portugal
acolhimento frio
Preferred usage in Portuguese European context

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the cold shoulder
ice someone out
receive a frosty reception
get the brush-off
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