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antiquated expression

[æn-ˈti-kwə-təd ɪk-ˈspre-ʃən]
noun phrasepl: antiquated expressions
expressão antiquada
1. a phrase, word, or manner of speaking that is old-fashioned and no longer commonly used in modern language
Phrases like 'thee' and 'thou' are antiquated expressions that sound strange to modern ears.
Frases como 'thee' e 'thou' são expressões antiquadas que soam estranhas aos ouvidos modernos.
2. outdated or obsolete language that reflects a previous historical period or era
Her grandmother used many antiquated expressions from the 19th century.
Sua avó usava muitas expressões antiquadas do século XIX.
Synonyms
archaic expressionobsolete phraseoutdated expressionold-fashioned phrasedated idiom
Antonyms
modern expressioncontemporary phrasecurrent languageup-to-date expression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão antiquada
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
expressão antiquada
formal and standard in written Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
expressão ultrapassada
alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
expressão obsoleta
more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in antiquated expressions
use antiquated language
sound like an antiquated expression
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