resposta reservada

[ʁes'pos.tɐ ʁe.zeɾ'va.dɐ]

noun phrasefemininepl: respostas reservadas

reserved answer; guarded response

1. A cautious or non-committal response that withholds full information or commitment

When asked about the merger, the CEO gave a reserved answer to avoid speculation.

Quando perguntado sobre a fusão, o CEO deu uma resposta reservada para evitar especulações.

2. A response that is careful, restrained, or limited in expressing one's true thoughts or feelings

She offered only a reserved answer to the personal question.

Ela ofereceu apenas uma resposta reservada à pergunta pessoal.

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General Brazilian

resposta reservada

Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

resposta contida

Alternative preference in formal Portuguese

São Paulo

resposta reservada

Common in business and diplomatic contexts

guardar as palavras

medir as palavras

resposta diplomática

não se comprometer

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