last message

[læst ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: last messages
última mensagem
1. The most recent message sent or received in a conversation or communication thread
I didn't see your last message until this morning.
Eu não vi sua última mensagem até esta manhã.
2. The final communication or statement made by someone, especially before departure or death
His last message to his family was filled with love and gratitude.
Sua última mensagem para sua família foi repleta de amor e gratidão.
3. The concluding or definitive statement on a topic
That's my last message on this subject; I won't discuss it further.
Essa é minha última mensagem sobre esse assunto; não vou discuti-lo mais.
This phrase is commonly used in digital communication contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In modern usage, it refers predominantly to messages in messaging apps, emails, or social media. The concept has become increasingly important in digital age communication, particularly regarding read receipts and notification systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final messagemost recent messagelatest messageprevious message
Antonyms / Antônimos
first messageinitial messageopening message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
última mensagem
Standard usage in all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
última mensagem
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
última mensagem
No significant regional variation
Portugal
última mensagem
Identical usage; no regional differences in European Portuguese

Related Words

messageconversationcommunicationtextreplyresponse

Related Idioms & Phrases

the last message you'll hear from me
leaving a last message
checking the last message
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