verbal message
[ˈvɜːrbəl ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: verbal messages
mensagem verbal
1. A communication conveyed through spoken words rather than written or non-verbal means
The manager sent a verbal message to the team about the meeting postponement.
O gerente enviou uma mensagem verbal ao time sobre o adiamento da reunião.
2. Information or instruction delivered orally, often passed from one person to another
She left a verbal message with the receptionist asking him to call back.
Ela deixou uma mensagem verbal com a recepcionista pedindo que ele ligasse de volta.
3. A spoken communication as opposed to a written document or electronic transmission
In traditional cultures, verbal messages were the primary means of sharing important news.
Em culturas tradicionais, mensagens verbais eram o principal meio de compartilhar notícias importantes.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, verbal messages are often used for urgent or sensitive communications, though increasingly documented in writing for accountability. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'recado' (literally 'errand' or 'message') is frequently preferred in informal contexts, reflecting a more personal, relationship-oriented communication style.
NYC Slang
the word / pass the word
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