public response

[/ˈpʌblɪk rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: public responses
resposta pública
1. A reaction or reply from the general population or society to an event, statement, policy, or action
The public response to the new law was overwhelmingly negative.
A resposta pública à nova lei foi massivamente negativa.
2. Official or collective feedback expressed by citizens regarding government decisions or public matters
The mayor held a town hall to gauge public response to the development project.
O prefeito realizou uma assembleia comunitária para avaliar a resposta pública ao projeto de desenvolvimento.
3. The aggregate sentiment or reaction visible through media, surveys, or social platforms
Social media showed a mixed public response to the celebrity's statement.
As redes sociais mostraram uma resposta pública mista à declaração da celebridade.
In Brazil, 'resposta pública' is frequently discussed in political and social contexts, especially regarding government policies and public figures. Social media and traditional news outlets heavily influence the formation and measurement of public response. The concept is central to democratic discourse and is often monitored by politicians and corporations to adjust their strategies accordingly.
NYC Slang
the vibe / what the people are saying / the streets talking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
public opinionpublic reactioncollective responsepopular responsecommunity feedback
Antonyms / Antônimos
private responseindividual responsesilence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta pública
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reação pública / resposta da galera
More informal variant using 'galera' (the crowd/people)
São Paulo
resposta pública / feedback coletivo
Corporate and media contexts often use 'feedback coletivo'
Portugal
resposta pública / reação popular
Portuguese Portuguese favors 'reação popular' in some contexts

Related Words

public opinionfeedbackreactionsentimentcivic engagementcommunity response

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the pulse of public response
gauge public response
in response to public outcry
the public has spoken
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