full answer

[/fʊl ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: full answers
resposta completa
1. A comprehensive response that thoroughly addresses all aspects of a question or inquiry
The lawyer demanded a full answer to the allegations before proceeding.
O advogado exigiu uma resposta completa às acusações antes de prosseguir.
2. A detailed explanation that leaves no questions or ambiguities unaddressed
We need a full answer about the budget discrepancy, not just excuses.
Precisamos de uma resposta completa sobre a discrepância orçamentária, não apenas desculpas.
3. In academic or testing contexts, a response that satisfies all requirements for credit or acceptance
The student provided a full answer that earned maximum points on the exam.
O aluno forneceu uma resposta completa que ganhou pontos máximos no exame.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'full answer' is commonly used in legal, academic, and professional settings to emphasize accountability and transparency. In Brazilian culture, it may be softened in casual conversation, while in American business contexts it often signals seriousness or frustration when a partial or evasive response has been given.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete answercomprehensive responsethorough replydetailed explanationfull explanation
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial answerincomplete responsevague replyevasive answerbrief answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta completa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta inteira
Colloquial alternative used informally
São Paulo
resposta completa
Preferred formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
resposta completa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal contexts

Related Words

questionresponseexplanationclarificationaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

give a full answer
expect a full answer
demand a full answer
provide a full answer
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