text session

[/tekst ˈseʃən/]
nounpl: text sessions
sessão de mensagens de texto
1. A period of time during which two or more people exchange text messages via SMS, messaging apps, or online platforms
We had a long text session last night discussing the project details.
Tivemos uma longa sessão de mensagens de texto ontem à noite discutindo os detalhes do projeto.
2. A continuous conversation conducted primarily through written text-based communication rather than voice or video
The text session with customer support resolved my issue quickly.
A sessão de mensagens de texto com o atendimento ao cliente resolveu meu problema rapidamente.
The term 'text session' reflects the modern digital communication culture prevalent in both Brazil and the USA, where instant text-based communication via WhatsApp, iMessage, or other messaging apps has become a primary form of interpersonal interaction, especially among younger generations. In Brazil, WhatsApp dominates text-based communication, while in the USA, SMS and various messaging apps are more varied.
NYC Slang
text convo, texting sesh, DM session
Synonyms / Sinônimos
text conversationmessaging sessionchat sessiontexting exchange
Antonyms / Antônimos
voice callvideo callin-person meetingphone conversation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sessão de mensagens de texto
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
sessão de chat
More commonly uses 'chat' for informal texting
Rio de Janeiro
conversa de texto
Often simplified to 'conversa de texto' in casual speech
Portugal
sessão de mensagens
Similar usage but may prefer 'conversa por mensagem'

Related Words

text messageSMSinstant messagingmessaging appdigital communicationchatconversation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get into a text session
keep a text session going
end a text session
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