be regular
[/bi ˈreɡjələr/]
verb phrase
ser regular; ser assíduo; ser constante
1. to occur or happen at consistent intervals; to maintain a predictable pattern or schedule
The bus service is regular, arriving every 15 minutes.
O serviço de ônibus é regular, chegando a cada 15 minutos.
2. to be a habitual or frequent customer or visitor
He is a regular at that coffee shop.
Ele é um cliente frequente daquela cafeteria.
3. to follow established rules or norms; to be conventional
Her work schedule is regular and predictable.
Seu horário de trabalho é regular e previsível.
4. to maintain normal bowel movements (medical context)
It's important to be regular for good digestive health.
É importante ser regular para uma boa saúde digestiva.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'be regular' is commonly used in social contexts to indicate someone is a familiar face at a location (a bar, restaurant, or shop). In medical contexts, it's a euphemism for having normal digestive function, used across both cultures. The phrase reflects cultural values around predictability, reliability, and routine.
NYC Slang
be a regular (fixture); be a repeat customer
Related Idioms & Phrases
be a regular guy/gal (be an ordinary, friendly person)
regular as clockwork (happen with perfect consistency)
keep regular hours (maintain a consistent schedule)
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