modest request
[/ˈmɑːdəst rɪˈkwɛst/]
noun phrasepl: modest requests
pedido modesto
1. a polite, humble, or unassuming appeal or petition for something
She made a modest request for a small raise after working there for five years.
Ela fez um pedido modesto por um pequeno aumento depois de trabalhar lá por cinco anos.
2. a request that does not demand much or impose greatly on others
His modest request was simply to have Fridays off to spend time with his family.
Seu pedido modesto era simplesmente ter as sextas-feiras livres para passar tempo com a família.
3. a formal or ironic way of presenting a significant demand as though it were minor
In a modest request, the department asked for a budget increase of 50%.
Em um pedido modesto, o departamento pediu um aumento de orçamento de 50%.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, 'modest request' is often used ironically or sarcastically when making a significant demand that is being downplayed for politeness. In Brazilian Portuguese culture, emphasizing the modesty of a request is a common rhetorical strategy to soften appeals and show respect for the other person's time and resources.
NYC Slang
small ask, humble ask
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →