supportive answer

[sə-ˈpȯr-tiv ˈan-sər]
noun phrasepl: supportive answers
resposta solidária
1. A response that provides encouragement, validation, or assistance to someone in need
Her supportive answer to his concerns helped him feel less alone during the difficult time.
Sua resposta solidária às preocupações dele ajudou-o a se sentir menos sozinho durante o período difícil.
2. A reply that demonstrates understanding and empathy while offering help or comfort
The therapist gave a supportive answer when the patient expressed their fears.
O terapeuta deu uma resposta solidária quando o paciente expressou seus medos.
3. A constructive response that backs up or reinforces a viewpoint or position
The manager's supportive answer validated the employee's proposal during the meeting.
A resposta solidária do gerente validou a proposta do funcionário durante a reunião.
In Brazilian culture, 'resposta solidária' emphasizes community values and collective well-being. The phrase reflects the importance of social support networks (families, friendships, communities) in overcoming challenges. In American English-speaking contexts, supportive answers are tied to therapeutic and emotional intelligence paradigms, widely used in professional and personal development settings.
NYC Slang
solid response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
encouraging responseempathetic replyvalidating answerhelpful responseaffirmative answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
dismissive answercritical responsehostile replynegative responseunsympathetic answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta solidária
Most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta legal
Informal colloquial variant meaning supportive/cool answer
São Paulo
resposta de apoio
Alternative formal variant commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
resposta solidária
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'resposta de apoio' is used

Related Words

empathyencouragementvalidationcompassionassistancereassurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a sympathetic ear
have someone's back
be there for someone
show solidarity
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