optional message

[/ɑpˈʃɑnəl ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: optional messages
mensagem opcional
1. A communication or notification that is not mandatory or required, but rather left to the discretion of the user or system to send or display
The software will display an optional message when you hover over the icon.
O software exibirá uma mensagem opcional quando você passar o mouse sobre o ícone.
2. In programming and user interface design, a message field or parameter that can be included but is not essential for the system or application to function
The API accepts an optional message parameter to customize the error notification.
A API aceita um parâmetro de mensagem opcional para personalizar a notificação de erro.
3. A supplementary or additional piece of information provided at the user's choice or request
Leave an optional message if you would like the recipient to know more details.
Deixe uma mensagem opcional se deseja que o destinatário saiba mais detalhes.
This term is primarily used in technology and software development contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects modern digital communication practices where users are given flexibility in providing additional information or receiving supplementary notifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supplementary messageadditional messagediscretionary messagenon-mandatory message
Antonyms / Antônimos
required messagemandatory messagecompulsory messageessential message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem opcional
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in tech contexts
São Paulo
mensagem opcional
Preferred term in business and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem opcional
Same usage as general Brazilian
Portugal
mensagem opcional
Also acceptable, though 'mensagem não obrigatória' may be more descriptive

Related Words

parameternotificationuser interfacefieldoptional fieldrequired message

Related Idioms & Phrases

optional message field
optional message parameter
leave an optional message
display an optional message
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