good answer

[/ɡʊd ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: good answers
boa resposta
1. A response that is correct, appropriate, or satisfactory in addressing a question or problem
That was a good answer to the difficult question on the exam.
Essa foi uma boa resposta para a pergunta difícil da prova.
2. A reply that demonstrates knowledge, understanding, or thoughtfulness
She gave a good answer during the job interview.
Ela deu uma boa resposta durante a entrevista de emprego.
3. A solution or response that effectively addresses a concern or problem
The team's proposal was a good answer to the client's needs.
A proposta do time foi uma boa resposta às necessidades do cliente.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'good answer' is commonly used in educational and professional settings to acknowledge correct or thoughtful responses. In Brazil, it's often used in classroom environments and interviews. The phrase can be used as encouragement or as a neutral acknowledgment of accuracy.
NYC Slang
solid answer / tight answer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
correct answerright answersatisfactory responseappropriate replysound answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
bad answerwrong answerincorrect responsepoor answerunsatisfactory reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boa resposta
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
boa resposta / resposta legal
May use informal 'legal' to mean good
São Paulo
boa resposta / resposta bacana
May use 'bacana' as slang for good
Portugal
boa resposta / boa solução
Portuguese may emphasize 'solution' aspect more

Related Words

questionresponsereplysolutioncorrect

Related Idioms & Phrases

that's the right answer
hit the nail on the head
spot on
você acertou em cheio
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