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positive response

[/ˈpɒzɪtɪv rɪˈspɒns/]
nounfemininepl: positive responses / respostas positivas
resposta positiva
1. An affirmative or favorable reply to a question, request, or proposal
The company received a positive response from investors about the new project.
A empresa recebeu uma resposta positiva dos investidores sobre o novo projeto.
2. A reaction that indicates agreement, approval, or success
The audience gave a positive response to the artist's performance.
O público deu uma resposta positiva à performance do artista.
3. In medical or scientific testing, a result indicating the presence of something sought
The patient tested positive, showing a positive response to the diagnostic test.
O paciente testou positivo, mostrando uma resposta positiva ao teste de diagnóstico.
NYC Slang
thumbs up / greenlight / the go-ahead
Synonyms
affirmative responsefavorable replyapprovalagreementyesacceptance
Antonyms
negative responserefusalrejectiondisapprovalno

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta positiva
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta legal / resposta top
More informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
resposta positiva / sinal verde
Standard usage; 'sinal verde' (green light) used metaphorically
Portugal
resposta positiva / resposta afirmativa
Formal standard Portuguese; 'resposta afirmativa' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the thumbs up
get the green light
receive a warm welcome
get a yes
seal of approval
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