written message

[/ˈrɪtn̩ ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: written messages
mensagem escrita
1. a communication conveyed in writing, typically on paper or digital medium, intended to convey information or express thoughts
She left a written message on the kitchen counter for her family.
Ela deixou uma mensagem escrita na bancada da cozinha para sua família.
2. a text-based form of communication that is recorded and can be reviewed later
The written message was delivered via email yesterday.
A mensagem escrita foi entregue via email ontem.
3. any documented communication that is not spoken or verbal
He sent a written message to confirm the meeting time.
Ele enviou uma mensagem escrita para confirmar o horário da reunião.
In Brazil, written messages are increasingly conveyed through WhatsApp and other digital platforms alongside traditional emails and physical notes. The term encompasses both formal correspondence and casual digital communication, reflecting the country's blend of traditional and modern communication practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
notemessagetextmemolettercorrespondence
Antonyms / Antônimos
verbal messagespoken wordoral communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem escrita
most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
recado escrito
colloquial alternative, more informal
São Paulo
mensagem por escrito
formal variation commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
mensagem escrita
same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'recado' is also used informally

Related Words

emailSMSlettermemotext messagecommunication

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave a written message
send a written message
in written form
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