messaging application

[ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: messaging applications
aplicativo de mensagens
1. A software application that enables users to send and receive text messages, multimedia content, or voice communications over the internet
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging applications in the world.
WhatsApp é um dos aplicativos de mensagens mais populares do mundo.
2. A digital platform that facilitates real-time or asynchronous communication between two or more users
Companies often use messaging applications like Slack for internal communication.
As empresas frequentemente usam aplicativos de mensagens como Slack para comunicação interna.
In Brazil, messaging applications like WhatsApp have become the primary means of personal and business communication, often replacing traditional SMS. The term 'app de mensagens' is widely understood and used colloquially, while 'aplicativo de mensagens' is the more formal version. These applications are deeply integrated into Brazilian daily life and business culture.
NYC Slang
texting app
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chat applicationinstant messaging appmessaging appcommunication platform
Antonyms / Antônimos
email clienttraditional mail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicativo de mensagens
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
app de mensagens
More colloquial, shortened version commonly used
São Paulo
aplicativo de mensagens / app de chat
Both formal and informal versions are used interchangeably
Portugal
aplicação de mensagens
European Portuguese uses 'aplicação' instead of 'aplicativo'

Related Words

text messagechatinstant messagingnotificationconversationpush notification

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay connected through messaging applications
send a message through an app
keep in touch via messaging application
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