respond quickly

[rɪˈspɒnd ˈkwɪkli]
verb phrase
responder rapidamente
1. to reply or answer promptly without delay
The customer service team needs to respond quickly to all inquiries.
O time de atendimento ao cliente precisa responder rapidamente a todas as consultas.
2. to react swiftly to a situation or stimulus
Emergency responders must respond quickly to calls for help.
Os socorristas devem responder rapidamente aos pedidos de ajuda.
3. to answer or react in a timely manner
Please respond quickly to the email to confirm your attendance.
Por favor, responda rapidamente ao e-mail para confirmar sua presença.
In Brazilian business culture, responding quickly is highly valued and indicates professionalism and respect. In customer service contexts, it's a key performance metric. In the USA, especially in corporate environments, quick response times are crucial for competitiveness and client satisfaction.
NYC Slang
get back to someone ASAP
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reply promptlyanswer swiftlyreact fastrespond immediatelygive a quick response
Antonyms / Antônimos
respond slowlydelay responseanswer tardilyprocrastinate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder rapidamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
responder rápido
More colloquial, omitting 'mente' suffix
São Paulo
responder com rapidez
Formal business context usage
Portugal
responder prontamente
European Portuguese preference for 'prontamente' in formal contexts

Related Words

promptswiftimmediatequick responsereaction time

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the ball
quick on the draw
fast-track response
beat someone to the punch
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