leisurely message

[LEE-zhur-lee MES-ij]
noun phrasepl: leisurely messages
mensagem descontraída
1. A communication sent without urgency or haste, typically informal and relaxed in tone
She sent him a leisurely message about her weekend plans.
Ela lhe enviou uma mensagem descontraída sobre seus planos de fim de semana.
2. A text or written communication composed in a calm, unhurried manner without expectation of immediate response
He preferred leisurely messages over quick phone calls.
Ele preferia mensagens descontraídas em vez de ligações telefônicas rápidas.
In contemporary digital culture, both Brazilian and American users frequently distinguish between urgent communication (emails, work messages) and leisurely messages (casual texts, social media posts). This term reflects the growing importance of tone and urgency indicators in modern communication, where the ability to message casually without expectation of immediate response is valued for maintaining relaxed social relationships.
NYC Slang
chill message
Synonyms / Sinônimos
casual messagerelaxed messageunhurried communicationinformal message
Antonyms / Antônimos
urgent messagehasty messagerushed communicationhurried message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem descontraída
Common term used in everyday digital communication
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem tranquila
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
mensagem sem pressa
More descriptive variation
Portugal
mensagem descontraída
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'mensagem tranquila'

Related Words

leisurelymessagecommunicationcorrespondencerelaxed toneinformal chat

Related Idioms & Phrases

take one's time with a message
no rush message
send a laid-back message
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