positive comment

[ˈpɑːzətɪv ˈkɑːment]
nounpl: positive comments
comentário positivo
1. A favorable or constructive remark made about someone or something, expressing approval or praise
The teacher gave positive comments about the student's essay.
A professora deu comentários positivos sobre o ensaio do aluno.
2. A supportive statement or feedback that acknowledges strengths or improvements
She appreciated the positive comments from her colleagues on her presentation.
Ela apreciou os comentários positivos dos colegas sobre sua apresentação.
3. An encouraging remark made on social media or in public forums
The post received many positive comments from the online community.
A postagem recebeu muitos comentários positivos da comunidade online.
In Brazilian culture, positive comments are important for building relationships and boosting morale in both professional and personal contexts. On social media, positive comments ('curtidas' and encouraging remarks) are highly valued and often shared. In American culture, positive feedback is frequently used in educational and corporate settings as a motivational tool. The phrase is commonly seen in online reviews, social media, and workplace performance evaluations across both cultures.
NYC Slang
props / dap / word up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
favorable commentconstructive feedbackpraisecomplimentencouraging remarksupportive comment
Antonyms / Antônimos
negative commentcriticismdisparaging remarkunfavorable commentinsulting comment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário positivo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentário legal / elogio
May use 'legal' (cool/nice) or 'elogio' (compliment) more informally
São Paulo
comentário positivo / feedback construtivo
More formal business contexts may use 'feedback construtivo'
Portugal
comentário positivo / observação favorável
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'observação favorável' in formal contexts

Related Words

feedbackcommentaryremarkobservationappreciationencouragement

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a pat on the back
sing someone's praises
speak highly of someone
thumbs up
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