reiterated response

[/ˌriːˈɪtəreɪtɪd rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: reiterated responses
resposta reiterada
1. A response that is repeated or stated again, often for emphasis or clarity after initial lack of understanding or acceptance
Despite the manager's reiterated response about the policy, employees continued to ask the same questions.
Apesar da resposta reiterada do gerente sobre a política, os funcionários continuaram fazendo as mesmas perguntas.
2. A repeated statement or answer given multiple times to reinforce a message or address persistent inquiries
The CEO's reiterated response to the crisis emphasized the company's commitment to transparency.
A resposta reiterada do CEO sobre a crise enfatizou o compromisso da empresa com a transparência.
In Brazilian business culture, reiterated responses are often used in formal communications to ensure message clarity and demonstrate commitment to policies. In American corporate settings, this practice can sometimes be viewed as either necessary reinforcement or defensive communication depending on context.
NYC Slang
same old answer; broken record response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeated responserestated answerreinforced replyreaffirmed statement
Antonyms / Antônimos
original responsefirst answerinitial reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta reiterada
Standard term used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta reiterada
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; colloquially may be shortened to 'resposta de novo'
São Paulo
resposta reiterada
Commonly used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
resposta reiterada
Same translation; Portuguese speakers may also use 'resposta repetida' as alternative

Related Words

reiterationrepetitionclarificationrestatementemphasisreinforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating a dead horse
going in circles
preaching to the choir
saying the same thing over and over
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