urgent message

[/ˈɜːrdʒənt ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: urgent messages
mensagem urgente
1. A communication that requires immediate attention or prompt action due to its time-sensitive or critical nature
I received an urgent message from my boss about the deadline change.
Recebi uma mensagem urgente do meu chefe sobre a mudança do prazo.
2. A notification or communication marked with high priority indicating that the recipient should address it as soon as possible
The system sent an urgent message warning about the server maintenance.
O sistema enviou uma mensagem urgente avisando sobre a manutenção do servidor.
In Brazilian workplaces, urgent messages are commonly sent via WhatsApp, email, or internal communication platforms. The use of urgent messages is frequent in fast-paced corporate environments. In the USA, urgent messages often carry legal or time-critical implications. The term reflects modern digital communication culture where immediate responsiveness is increasingly expected across both cultures.
NYC Slang
ASAP message / stat message
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pressing messagepriority messagecritical messagetime-sensitive messageimportant message
Antonyms / Antônimos
routine messagecasual messagenon-urgent messagestandard message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem urgente
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem urgente / recado urgente
Recado is colloquially used for informal urgent messages
São Paulo
mensagem urgente
Prevalent in business and corporate communication
Portugal
mensagem urgente
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'aviso urgente' for alerts

Related Words

priority emailemergency notificationalert messagetime-sensitive communicationexpedite

Related Idioms & Phrases

send word urgently
get the message across quickly
mark as urgent
red flag message
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