obvious message

[/ˈɒbviəs ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: obvious messages
mensagem óbvia
1. A communication or statement that is clear, evident, and easily understood; something conveyed that requires little interpretation
The obvious message of the advertisement was that their product is superior to competitors.
A mensagem óbvia do anúncio era que o produto deles é superior aos concorrentes.
2. A straightforward or unambiguous point being made in speech, writing, or media
The obvious message from the speech was a call for unity among citizens.
A mensagem óbvia do discurso foi um apelo à unidade entre os cidadãos.
In Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts, 'obvious message' is frequently used in media analysis, marketing, and communication studies to describe the primary or intended meaning of content. The phrase is neutral and commonly appears in academic and professional discourse.
NYC Slang
the whole point / what they're really saying
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear messageevident messageexplicit messagestraightforward messageunambiguous message
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden messagesubtle messageimplicit messagecoded messageambiguous message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem óbvia
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem clara
Often preferred in informal speech
São Paulo
mensagem óbvia
Common in business and media contexts
Portugal
mensagem óbvia
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

communicationstatementmeaningcontentpointintent

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines (opposite)
spell it out
get the message
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