general message

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: general messages
mensagem geral
1. A communication or announcement intended for a broad audience without specific targeting
The manager sent a general message to all employees about the new company policy.
O gerente enviou uma mensagem geral para todos os funcionários sobre a nova política da empresa.
2. The main idea or core point being conveyed in a communication
The general message of the speech was about the importance of teamwork.
A mensagem geral do discurso era sobre a importância do trabalho em equipe.
3. A broadcast or circular communication not directed to individuals
A general message was posted on the bulletin board for everyone to read.
Uma mensagem geral foi afixada no quadro de avisos para todos lerem.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'mensagens gerais' are commonly distributed via email or internal communication platforms. In the USA, similar communications are often called 'company-wide emails' or 'all-hands messages.' The term reflects a shift from traditional bulletin boards to digital communication methods in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broadcast messagecircularannouncementgeneral communicationmass message
Antonyms / Antônimos
private messagepersonal messageindividual messagetargeted message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem geral
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
mensagem geral / comunicado
Often used interchangeably with 'comunicado' in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem geral / aviso
Sometimes called 'aviso geral' when referring to notices
Portugal
mensagem geral
Same usage as in Brazil, though less common in favor of 'comunicado'

Related Words

announcementbroadcastcommunicationcircular letternotificationmemo

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the general message
the general message is
broadcast a general message
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