reasonable request

[ˈriːzənəbəl rɪˈkwɛst]
noun phrasepl: reasonable requests
pedido razoável
1. A request that is fair, moderate, and based on good judgment; a demand or petition that is not excessive or unrealistic
The customer made a reasonable request for a refund within 30 days of purchase.
O cliente fez um pedido razoável de reembolso dentro de 30 dias da compra.
2. A solicitation that can be granted without causing undue hardship or significant inconvenience
His request for a flexible work schedule seemed reasonable to his employer.
Seu pedido por horário de trabalho flexível pareceu razoável para seu empregador.
3. A demand that is proportionate, justifiable, and in accordance with common standards or expectations
It's a reasonable request to ask for a quiet workspace during important calls.
É um pedido razoável pedir um espaço de trabalho silencioso durante chamadas importantes.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'reasonable request' is widely used in customer service, employment negotiations, and legal agreements. In Brazil, it reflects the cultural value of 'jogo limpo' (fair play), while in the USA it often appears in consumer protection and labor law discussions. The phrase is increasingly common in digital communication and service agreements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fair requestlegitimate requestjustified requestmoderate requestsensible request
Antonyms / Antônimos
unreasonable requestexcessive requestunfair requestoutrageous requestunrealistic request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido razoável
Most common and neutral usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
pedido razoável / solicitação razoável
Formal business context; 'solicitação' is more formal
Rio de Janeiro
pedido razoável
Standard usage; sometimes 'um pedido justo'
Portugal
pedido razoável / solicitação razoável
Both terms used; Portuguese tends toward 'solicitação' in formal contexts

Related Words

requestreasonablefairnessjudgmentjustifiableproportionatefeasible

Related Idioms & Phrases

within reason
asking too much
fair and square
no rhyme or reason
by any reasonable standard
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