slight response

[/slaɪt rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: slight responses
resposta leve
1. A minimal or barely noticeable reaction to something
The patient showed only a slight response to the treatment.
O paciente mostrou apenas uma resposta leve ao tratamento.
2. A brief or limited answer or reaction
His question received only a slight response from the audience.
Sua pergunta recebeu apenas uma resposta leve do público.
3. A weak or subtle acknowledgment or reply
The door opened with a slight response to his knock.
A porta se abriu com uma resposta leve à sua batida.
In Brazilian communication, a 'resposta leve' might indicate indifference or lack of engagement, while in medical or scientific contexts it refers to measurable but minimal physiological reactions. The phrase is often used to describe polite but unenthusiastic responses in social situations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
minimal responseweak responsefaint responselimited reactionsubtle acknowledgment
Antonyms / Antônimos
strong responseenthusiastic responsevigorous reactionsignificant response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta leve
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta fraca
Alternative term sometimes used colloquially
São Paulo
resposta mínima
Formal or technical contexts
Portugal
resposta ligeira
European Portuguese variant

Related Words

reactionresponse timefeedbackacknowledgmentmild reaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

barely a peep
not much of a reaction
a muted response
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