read messages
[/rɛd ˈmɛsɪdʒɪz/]
verb phrase
ler mensagens
1. to view and comprehend written or digital communications sent by another person or entity
I need to read messages from my inbox before the meeting.
Preciso ler mensagens da minha caixa de entrada antes da reunião.
2. to access and review text-based communications on a messaging app or platform
She was reading messages on WhatsApp when I called her.
Ela estava lendo mensagens no WhatsApp quando liguei para ela.
3. to mark messages as viewed or seen in a digital communication system
The app shows whether you have read messages or not.
O aplicativo mostra se você já leu as mensagens ou não.
In Brazil, particularly among younger people and in urban areas, the abbreviated form 'ler msg' or 'ler as msgs' is extremely common in digital communication via WhatsApp and social media. The phrase 'read messages' has become more significant culturally with the rise of messaging apps, where the 'read receipt' (often indicated by double blue checkmarks on WhatsApp) signals that someone has viewed your message, which can carry social implications in Brazilian digital culture.
NYC Slang
check yr msgs / read yr texts
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