relevant response

[/ˈrɛləvənt rɪˈspɑːns/]
noun phrasepl: relevant responses
resposta relevante
1. An answer or reply that is directly related to and appropriately addresses the question, topic, or issue at hand
The student provided a relevant response to the teacher's question about climate change.
O aluno forneceu uma resposta relevante à pergunta do professor sobre mudanças climáticas.
2. A communication or action that is pertinent and meaningful in a given context
We need a relevant response from the government regarding the economic crisis.
Precisamos de uma resposta relevante do governo sobre a crise econômica.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, providing a 'relevant response' is highly valued in educational, professional, and social settings. In Brazilian culture, being direct and relevant in communication demonstrates respect and competence, while in American culture it's associated with efficiency and problem-solving skills.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pertinent responseappropriate answersuitable replymeaningful responseon-topic answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
irrelevant responseoff-topic answerinappropriate replyunrelated response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta relevante
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta relevante / resposta que vem ao caso
Colloquial variation more common in casual speech
São Paulo
resposta relevante / resposta pertinente
Formal business and academic usage
Portugal
resposta relevante / resposta pertinente
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formality preference

Related Words

relevanceresponsivepertinentapplicableaddressingcontext

Related Idioms & Phrases

hitting the mark with a response
on the money
to the point
answering the mail
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