text notification

[tekst nō-tə-fi-KAY-shən]
nounpl: text notifications
notificação de mensagem de texto
1. An alert or message sent to a mobile device via SMS (Short Message Service) to inform the user of an event, update, or important information
I received a text notification that my package had been delivered.
Recebi uma notificação de mensagem de texto informando que meu pacote havia sido entregue.
2. A push notification delivered through a messaging or communication application displayed as a text-based alert
The app sends text notifications whenever you have a new message.
O aplicativo envia notificações de texto sempre que você recebe uma nova mensagem.
Text notifications are ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American culture as a primary means of communication for banks, delivery services, and appointment reminders. In Brazil, WhatsApp notifications have become equally important, sometimes replacing traditional SMS notifications. The term reflects the digital communication preferences of modern mobile users.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SMS notificationtext alerttext message alertpush notificationmobile notification
Antonyms / Antônimos
call notificationemail notificationpush notification (in some contexts)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notificação de mensagem de texto
Most common and formal usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
notificação de SMS
More technical usage among younger audiences
São Paulo
notificação por texto
Slightly shortened version used in business contexts
Portugal
notificação por SMS
Portuguese preference for 'SMS' terminology over 'mensagem de texto'

Related Words

SMSmobile notificationpush notificationtext messagealert

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up text notifications
turn off text notifications
receive a text notification
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