optional notification

[ˌɒpʃənəl noʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: optional notifications
notificação opcional
1. A message or alert that a user can choose to receive or not receive; a non-mandatory communication that may be enabled or disabled by the recipient
Users can enable or disable optional notifications in their account settings to customize their experience.
Os usuários podem ativar ou desativar notificações opcionais nas configurações da conta para personalizar sua experiência.
2. In software and digital systems, an alert or reminder that is not required for system operation but may be useful for the user
The app sends optional notifications about new features and updates, but you can turn them off anytime.
O aplicativo envia notificações opcionais sobre novos recursos e atualizações, mas você pode desativá-las a qualquer momento.
This term is primarily used in digital and technology contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, with the growing adoption of digital services and social media, understanding notification preferences has become important for user privacy and digital literacy. The concept reflects the modern user's desire for control over digital communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discretionary notificationvoluntary notificationelective notificationnon-mandatory alert
Antonyms / Antônimos
mandatory notificationrequired notificationobligatory notificationcritical alert

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
notificação opcional
Standard term used in digital and software contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
notificação opcional
Commonly used in tech industry and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
notificação opcional
Standard usage with no regional variation
Portugal
notificação opcional
Same terminology used; occasionally 'aviso opcional' in informal contexts

Related Words

push notificationnotification settingsuser preferencesalert systemopt-inopt-out

Related Idioms & Phrases

opt-in/opt-out notification
turn notifications on and off
customize notification preferences
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