messaging service
[ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ ˈsɜrvɪs]
nounpl: messaging services
serviço de mensagens
1. a communication platform or application that allows users to send and receive text messages, images, and other content in real-time
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging services worldwide.
WhatsApp é um dos serviços de mensagens mais populares do mundo.
2. a business service that provides bulk SMS, email, or push notifications to customers
The company uses a messaging service to send promotional alerts to subscribers.
A empresa usa um serviço de mensagens para enviar alertas promocionais aos assinantes.
3. a telecommunications service offered by carriers for sending short text messages between mobile devices
Text messaging services charge per message or offer unlimited plans.
Os serviços de mensagens de texto cobram por mensagem ou oferecem planos ilimitados.
In Brazil, messaging services like WhatsApp have become deeply integrated into daily communication, replacing traditional SMS for most users. The term 'serviço de mensagens' is widely understood, but Brazilians often colloquially refer to specific platforms by name (e.g., 'Manda via WhatsApp'). In the USA, messaging services are essential for both personal and business communication, with platforms like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Signal being extremely popular.
NYC Slang
texting app / messaging app (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
stay connected via messaging service
send a message through a messaging service
reach someone via messaging service
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