time-sensitive message

[ˈtaɪm ˈsɛnsətɪv ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: time-sensitive messages
mensagem sensível ao tempo
1. A communication that requires prompt attention or action within a specific timeframe to be effective or relevant
The alert about the system outage was a time-sensitive message that needed immediate distribution.
O alerta sobre a falha do sistema foi uma mensagem sensível ao tempo que precisava ser distribuída imediatamente.
2. Information that loses value, relevance, or urgency if not addressed quickly
Emergency notifications are time-sensitive messages that must reach people before the situation escalates.
As notificações de emergência são mensagens sensíveis ao tempo que devem chegar às pessoas antes da situação se agravar.
3. Communication with a deadline or expiration date that affects its importance or applicability
The limited-time offer was marked as a time-sensitive message in the email system.
A oferta por tempo limitado foi marcada como uma mensagem sensível ao tempo no sistema de email.
In Brazilian business culture, time-sensitive messages are often marked with red flags or special formatting in emails and communication systems. In the US, such messages frequently include phrases like 'ACTION REQUIRED' or 'URGENT' in subject lines. Both cultures prioritize clear and immediate communication of time-critical information in digital work environments.
NYC Slang
urgent alert
Synonyms / Sinônimos
urgent messagetime-critical messagedeadline-driven communicationpriority notification
Antonyms / Antônimos
routine messagenon-urgent communicationpermanent information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem sensível ao tempo
Most common formal translation used in business and technical contexts
General Brazilian
mensagem urgente com prazo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing both urgency and deadline aspects
São Paulo
mensagem crítica em tempo
Technical term preferred in IT and corporate environments
Portugal
mensagem com limite de tempo
Portuguese European variation emphasizing time limitation

Related Words

urgencydeadlinenotificationalertexpirationtime constraint

Related Idioms & Phrases

against the clock
now or never
strike while the iron is hot
in the nick of time
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →