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common behavior

[ˈkɒmən bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: common behaviors
comportamento comum
1. Actions or conduct that are typical, ordinary, or frequently observed in a given group or society
In many cultures, shaking hands is common behavior when greeting someone.
Em muitas culturas, apertar a mão é um comportamento comum ao cumprimentar alguém.
2. Habitual or customary conduct that is widely accepted and practiced
Checking your phone first thing in the morning has become common behavior for most people.
Verificar o telefone logo pela manhã tornou-se um comportamento comum para a maioria das pessoas.
Synonyms
typical behaviorordinary conductusual practicestandard practicenormal behaviorcomportamento típicoconduta ordináriaprática usual
Antonyms
uncommon behaviorunusual conductrare behaviorextraordinary behaviorcomportamento raroconduta extraordinária

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento comum
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento comum
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
comportamento comum
No significant regional variation
Portugal
comportamento comum
Standard usage; may also use 'conduta comum'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the norm
standard practice
run of the mill
parte da rotina
coisa de costume
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