good response

[/ɡʊd rɪˈspɑːns/]
noun phrasepl: good responses
boa resposta
1. A satisfactory, appropriate, or well-crafted answer or reaction to a question, stimulus, or situation
Her good response to the interview question impressed the hiring manager.
A boa resposta dela à pergunta da entrevista impressionou o gerente de contratação.
2. A positive or favorable reaction from someone or something
The product received a good response from customers.
O produto recebeu uma boa resposta dos clientes.
3. An effective or timely action taken in reply to a situation or challenge
The emergency team's good response saved lives.
A boa resposta da equipe de emergência salvou vidas.
In Brazilian business culture, giving a 'boa resposta' is highly valued in professional settings, interviews, and public speaking. Americans often praise 'good responses' as evidence of quick thinking and competence, while Brazilians may emphasize the cleverness or creativity of the response with expressions like 'que respostão!' (what a great response!)
NYC Slang
That's fire / That's a winner
Synonyms / Sinônimos
positive responsefavorable responseappropriate responseadequate responsesatisfactory answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor responsebad responsenegative responseinadequate responseunfavorable response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
boa resposta
Most common usage across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
boa resposta / respostão
May use informal 'respostão' for exceptionally good responses
São Paulo
boa resposta
Standard usage, sometimes 'resposta assertiva' in professional contexts
Portugal
boa resposta
Equivalent usage; may also use 'resposta adequada'

Related Words

reactionfeedbackanswerreplyreaction time

Related Idioms & Phrases

quick on the draw
hit the nail on the head
boa sacada (Brazilian - good insight/response)
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