junk message

[/dʒʌŋk ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: junk messages
mensagem de lixo eletrônico
1. An unsolicited, unwanted, or irrelevant electronic message, typically spam or advertising content sent via email, SMS, or messaging applications
My inbox is full of junk messages from online retailers.
Minha caixa de entrada está cheia de mensagens de lixo eletrônico de varejistas online.
2. Any unwanted digital communication that clutters communication channels and wastes user time
She marked the promotional junk messages as spam to avoid receiving them in the future.
Ela marcou as mensagens de lixo eletrônico promocionais como spam para evitar recebê-las no futuro.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'junk message' has become increasingly important terminology as digital communication has proliferated. Brazil has developed strong legislation against unsolicited messages similar to the USA's CAN-SPAM Act. The term reflects growing concerns about digital privacy and communication quality in modern society.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spamunsolicited messageunwanted messagejunk mailpromotional message
Antonyms / Antônimos
legitimate messagewanted messageimportant communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem de lixo eletrônico
Most common and formal translation used in technology contexts
General Brazilian
spam
Widely adopted English term used informally in Brazil
São Paulo
mensagem indesejada
Alternative translation meaning 'unwanted message'
Portugal
mensagem lixo
Portuguese variation, more concise form

Related Words

spam filterphishingmalwareemail marketingbulk messagescam message

Related Idioms & Phrases

filter out junk messages
swamped with junk messages
drowning in spam
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