understandable question

[/ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl ˈkwɛstʃən/]
noun phrasepl: understandable questions / questões compreensíveis
pergunta compreensível
1. A question that is clear, logical, and easy to comprehend; a question whose meaning and intent are readily apparent
Given the context of the meeting, your understandable question about the budget deserves a thorough answer.
Dada a contexto da reunião, sua pergunta compreensível sobre o orçamento merece uma resposta completa.
2. A question that is justified or reasonable given the circumstances
It's an understandable question to ask why the project was delayed.
É uma pergunta compreensível perguntar por que o projeto foi atrasado.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, acknowledging someone's 'understandable question' is a polite way to validate their curiosity while preparing to provide clarification. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in educational settings to encourage participation and signal that all questions are welcome.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reasonable questionclear questionsensible questionlegitimate questioncoherent question
Antonyms / Antônimos
confusing questionunclear questionambiguous questionincomprehensible questionnonsensical question

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pergunta compreensível
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pergunta que faz sentido
More colloquial form, emphasizing reasonableness
São Paulo
pergunta clara
Often emphasizes clarity over comprehension
Portugal
pergunta compreensível / pergunta inteligível
Both forms accepted; 'inteligível' also common

Related Words

comprehensibleintelligibleclaritycoherencelegiblelucid

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fair question
a loaded question
ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer
the burning question
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