one-to-one message
[/wʌn-tu-wʌn ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: one-to-one messages
mensagem privada
1. A direct message sent from one person to another person individually, not to a group or public audience
I sent her a one-to-one message instead of posting on her wall.
Enviei uma mensagem privada para ela em vez de postar na parede dela.
2. In digital communication platforms, a private conversation between two users
You can start a one-to-one message by clicking on the user's profile.
Você pode iniciar uma mensagem privada clicando no perfil do usuário.
3. A direct communication channel in professional or business contexts between two individuals
The manager prefers to discuss sensitive topics through one-to-one messages.
O gerente prefere discutir tópicos sensíveis através de mensagens privadas.
One-to-one messaging is a fundamental feature of modern digital communication in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, it's commonly used on WhatsApp and Telegram for work discussions. In the USA, platforms like Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and Slack dominate. The term 'DM' is particularly popular among younger users and on social media platforms. Professional settings may use 'private message' or 'direct message' more formally, while casual users tend to say 'DM' or 'mensagem privada.'
NYC Slang
DM (direct message); 'slide into someone's DMs' meaning to send a private message
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