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warm reception

[wɔːrm rɪˈsɛpʃən]
nounpl: warm receptions
recepção calorosa
1. A friendly and enthusiastic greeting or welcome given to someone
The visiting dignitary received a warm reception from the local community.
O dignitário visitante recebeu uma recepção calorosa da comunidade local.
2. Positive and favorable response to something presented or introduced
The new product launch got a warm reception from critics and consumers alike.
O lançamento do novo produto recebeu uma recepção calorosa de críticos e consumidores.
Synonyms
cordial welcomehearty greetingenthusiastic receptionfriendly welcomefavorable response
Antonyms
cold receptionfrosty welcomehostile receptionlukewarm responseindifferent greeting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recepção calorosa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
recepção calorosa / acolhimento caloroso
Both expressions are equally used
São Paulo
recepção calorosa
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
recepção calorosa / acolhimento entusiasta
Alternative expression 'acolhimento' is frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

roll out the red carpet
give someone a hero's welcome
welcome with open arms
receive with flying colors
meet with approval
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