repeated message

[/rɪˈpiːtɪd ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: repeated messages
mensagem repetida
1. A message that is communicated more than once, either intentionally for emphasis or unintentionally through duplication
The repeated message about the meeting time was finally understood by everyone.
A mensagem repetida sobre a hora da reunião foi finalmente compreendida por todos.
2. In digital communication, a duplicate transmission of the same content
The repeated message was sent twice due to a system error.
A mensagem repetida foi enviada duas vezes devido a um erro do sistema.
3. A consistent or recurring theme in communication or media
The advertising campaign relied on repeated messages to build brand awareness.
A campanha publicitária se baseou em mensagens repetidas para construir consciência da marca.
In Brazilian business communication, repeated messages are often used deliberately to ensure clarity and compliance. In American corporate culture, excessive repetition may be seen as inefficient, whereas in Portuguese-speaking cultures, reinforcement through repetition is more socially accepted. Digital communication has increased the prevalence of repeated messages due to system errors and notification redundancy.
NYC Slang
double-up message / same old message
Synonyms / Sinônimos
duplicate messagereiterated messageredundant messageechoed message
Antonyms / Antônimos
unique messageoriginal messagesingle message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem repetida
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem repetida / recado repetido
May colloquially use 'recado' instead of 'mensagem'
São Paulo
mensagem repetida
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
mensagem repetida
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; identical usage

Related Words

reiterationduplicationcommunicationemphasisreinforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse (repetir até a exaustão)
preach to the choir (repetir o que já é conhecido)
hammer home a point (repetir uma mensagem para enfatizar)
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