previous reply

[PREV-ee-us REP-ly]
noun phrasepl: previous replies
resposta anterior
1. A response or answer that was given before the current one in a conversation, correspondence, or discussion
As I mentioned in my previous reply, the deadline has been extended.
Como mencionei na minha resposta anterior, o prazo foi estendido.
2. In digital communication, a message or comment that precedes the current message in a thread or conversation thread
Please refer to my previous reply for more details on this topic.
Por favor, consulte minha resposta anterior para mais detalhes sobre este tópico.
This phrase is commonly used in professional email communication, online forums, and customer service contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. It serves as a reference point to maintain continuity in ongoing conversations and avoid repetition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prior replyearlier responseformer answerpreceding response
Antonyms / Antônimos
next replyfuture replysubsequent response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta anterior
Standard usage in business and casual communication
Rio de Janeiro
resposta anterior / mensagem anterior
Interchangeable usage in digital contexts
São Paulo
resposta anterior
Common in corporate and formal correspondence
Portugal
resposta anterior / mensagem anterior
Similar usage but may use 'mensagem anterior' more frequently in digital contexts

Related Words

responsereplyanswermessagecorrespondencethreadfollow-up

Related Idioms & Phrases

to refer back to a previous reply
as stated in my previous reply
in reference to my previous reply
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