repeated reply

[/rɪˈpiːtɪd rɪˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: repeated replies
resposta repetida
1. An answer or response that is given again, often in the same or similar form as before
His repeated reply to every question was simply 'I don't know.'
Sua resposta repetida a todas as perguntas era simplesmente 'Não sei'.
2. A reiterated or restated response to a previous inquiry or statement
Despite the repeated replies from customer service, the issue remained unresolved.
Apesar das respostas repetidas do atendimento ao cliente, o problema permanecia sem solução.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe frustrating communication patterns, whether in customer service, academic settings, or personal relationships. In Brazil, it may appear frequently in discussions about bureaucratic inefficiency or customer service complaints.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reiterated responserestated answerrecurring replyduplicate response
Antonyms / Antônimos
novel replyunique responseoriginal answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta repetida
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
resposta repetida
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
resposta que se repete
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in São Paulo

Related Words

repetitionresponsereiteraterestateduplicate

Related Idioms & Phrases

a broken record
rinse and repeat
same old story
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