mensagens
1. Pieces of information or communication sent from one person to another
I received several messages on my phone this morning.
Recebi várias mensagens no meu celular esta manhã.
2. The central or main idea or theme being conveyed
The politician's message resonated with voters.
A mensagem do político ressoou com os eleitores.
3. Communications transmitted through digital platforms or social media
Check your messages on WhatsApp.
Verifique suas mensagens no WhatsApp.
4. Notifications or alerts displayed on a device
I got an error message on my computer.
Recebi uma mensagem de erro no meu computador.
In Brazil, especially with the dominance of WhatsApp, 'mensagens' is integral to daily communication. The term encompasses everything from formal emails to casual instant messages. Digital literacy and messaging app culture are deeply embedded in Brazilian society, making this word highly relevant in modern usage. In the USA, the term is equally prevalent with texting being a dominant form of communication among all age groups.
NYC Slang
msgs (abbreviated form used in digital communication)
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the message (entender a mensagem / captar a ideia)
send a message (enviar uma mensagem / passar um recado)
the medium is the message (o meio é a mensagem)
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