tangible response

[TAN-juh-bul ri-SPAWNS]
noun phrasepl: tangible responses
resposta tangível
1. A concrete, measurable, and perceptible reply or reaction that can be physically observed or clearly demonstrated
The company provided a tangible response to customer complaints by implementing new quality control measures.
A empresa forneceu uma resposta tangível às reclamações dos clientes implementando novas medidas de controle de qualidade.
2. A definite and substantive answer or action taken in response to a question, request, or situation
We need a tangible response from the government, not just promises.
Precisamos de uma resposta tangível do governo, não apenas promessas.
3. A reaction or feedback that produces visible or measurable results
The marketing campaign received a tangible response from the target audience with increased sales.
A campanha de marketing recebeu uma resposta tangível do público-alvo com aumento de vendas.
The term 'tangible response' is frequently used in corporate and governmental contexts in both the USA and Brazil to emphasize accountability and measurable results. In American business culture, it reflects the value placed on evidence-based outcomes, while in Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, it underscores the importance of concrete action over mere rhetoric, particularly in political discourse and customer service.
NYC Slang
real answer, legit response, solid response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concrete responsemeasurable responsesubstantive responsedefinite responsereal response
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague responseabstract responseintangible responseevasive responseambiguous response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta tangível
Standard and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta concreta
Common alternative in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta palpável
More colloquial variation, less formal
Portugal
resposta tangível
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and standard

Related Words

tangible resultconcrete actionmeasurable outcomesubstantive feedbackphysical evidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your money where your mouth is
actions speak louder than words
show and tell
walk the walk
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