reasonable coverage

[ˈriːzənəbəl ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: reasonable coverages
cobertura razoável
1. An adequate or acceptable level of protection, service, or area of responsibility that meets practical standards without being excessive
The insurance policy provides reasonable coverage for medical expenses.
A apólice de seguro oferece cobertura razoável para despesas médicas.
2. Sufficient journalistic or media reporting on a topic or event that informs the public adequately
The news channel gave reasonable coverage to the political debate.
O canal de notícias deu cobertura razoável ao debate político.
3. Adequate geographic or demographic reach of a service or product
The mobile network has reasonable coverage in rural areas.
A rede móvel tem cobertura razoável em áreas rurais.
In Brazil, 'cobertura razoável' is commonly used in insurance, telecommunications, and media contexts. Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use it to describe acceptable minimum standards, reflecting a pragmatic approach to adequacy. In the USA, the phrase emphasizes meeting practical needs without excessive cost or scope. In Portugal, the term is more formally used in legal and business documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adequate coveragefair coveragesufficient coverageacceptable coveragedecent coverage
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor coverageinadequate coveragelimited coverageinsufficient coverageextensive coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura razoável
Standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura razoável / cobertura legal
Legal can be used colloquially meaning 'good' or 'reasonable'
São Paulo
cobertura adequada / cobertura razoável
Both forms commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
cobertura razoável / cobertura suficiente
Slightly more formal, often used in insurance and legal documents

Related Words

coverageinsuranceprotectionadequateservice areamedia coveragenetwork coverage

Related Idioms & Phrases

within reasonable limits
meet reasonable standards
provide adequate protection
fair and reasonable
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →