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clear directions

[/klɪr dɪˈrekʃənz/]
noun phrase
instruções claras
1. Easy to understand instructions or guidance that are explicit and unambiguous
The teacher provided clear directions for the project so students wouldn't be confused.
A professora forneceu instruções claras para o projeto para que os alunos não ficassem confusos.
2. Explicit route or path information that is easy to follow
Please give me clear directions to the nearest hospital.
Por favor, dê-me instruções claras para o hospital mais próximo.
Synonyms
explicit instructionsunambiguous guidancestraightforward directionswell-defined instructions
Antonyms
vague directionsunclear instructionsambiguous guidanceconfusing directions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções claras
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
instruções bem claras
Emphasis on clarity is common in Rio dialect
São Paulo
orientações claras
Alternative form using 'orientações' is also widely used
Portugal
indicações claras
Portuguese preference for 'indicações' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear
spell it out
leave no room for doubt
make it crystal clear
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