pressing message

[ˈprɛsɪŋ ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: pressing messages
mensagem urgente
1. An important communication that requires immediate attention or response
The CEO received a pressing message about the merger deadline.
O CEO recebeu uma mensagem urgente sobre o prazo da fusão.
2. A communication that conveys something demanding or insistent
The hospital sent a pressing message to all staff about the emergency protocol.
O hospital enviou uma mensagem urgente para todos os funcionários sobre o protocolo de emergência.
3. An insistent or compelling communication that cannot be ignored
She felt the pressing message in his tone when he called.
Ela sentiu a mensagem urgente no tom dele quando ele ligou.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'pressing message' is used in professional, medical, and emergency settings. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in corporate environments and healthcare. In NYC, it reflects the fast-paced business culture where immediacy is expected. The term emphasizes the non-negotiable nature of the communication and the expectation of quick action or response.
NYC Slang
urgent heads up / gotta hear this ASAP
Synonyms / Sinônimos
urgent messagecritical messageimportant messagecompelling messageimmediate message
Antonyms / Antônimos
casual messageroutine messagenon-urgent messageleisurely message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem urgente
Most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem urgente / recado importante
May use 'recado' (message/word) informally
São Paulo
mensagem urgente / comunicado prioritário
Business context often uses 'comunicado prioritário'
Portugal
mensagem urgente / comunicação premente
'Premente' is more formal; 'urgente' is standard

Related Words

urgent communicationpriority messageemergency alerttime-sensitive informationpressing matterpressing issue

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pressing matter
a matter of urgency
time is of the essence
don't delay
matter of priority
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