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structured conversation

[ˈstrʌk.tʃərd ˌkɑn.vər.ˈseɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: structured conversations
conversa estruturada
1. A planned and organized dialogue following a predetermined format or framework, typically designed to achieve specific objectives or outcomes
The therapist conducted a structured conversation with the patient to assess their mental health.
O terapeuta conduziu uma conversa estruturada com o paciente para avaliar sua saúde mental.
2. A conversation with a defined sequence of topics, questions, or discussion points rather than free-flowing dialogue
The interview was a structured conversation with prepared questions for all candidates.
A entrevista foi uma conversa estruturada com perguntas preparadas para todos os candidatos.
Synonyms
formal discussionguided dialogueorganized conversationdirected interviewconversação orientadadiálogo direcionadoentrevista estruturada
Antonyms
unstructured conversationfree-flowing dialoguecasual chatconversação informalbate-papo espontâneo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa estruturada
Standard term widely used in business and education contexts
São Paulo
diálogo estruturado
Alternative form, commonly used in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
conversa organizada
Less formal variant, popular in casual professional contexts
Portugal
conversa estruturada
Standard term aligned with European Portuguese conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the conversation on track
manter a conversa no caminho certo
follow a script
seguir um roteiro
stay on topic
manter o foco no assunto
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