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common speech
[/ˈkɒmən spiːtʃ/]
noun
linguagem comum
1.
The ordinary language used by most people in everyday conversation; colloquial or vernacular speech rather than formal or literary language
In common speech, people often use contractions like 'don't' and 'won't'.
Na linguagem comum, as pessoas frequentemente usam contrações como 'não' e 'não vou'.
2.
Speech or expressions that are widely understood and used across a community or population
Despite regional differences, common speech allows people from different areas to communicate effectively.
Apesar das diferenças regionais, a linguagem comum permite que pessoas de diferentes áreas se comuniquem efetivamente.
NYC Slang
everyday talk; how people actually talk
Synonyms
vernacular
colloquial language
everyday language
ordinary speech
popular language
Antonyms
formal language
literary language
technical jargon
specialized vocabulary
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
linguagem comum
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fala comum
More casual variant
São Paulo
linguagem corriqueira
Alternative term emphasizing everyday nature
Portugal
linguagem comum
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak in common parlance
in plain English
in layman's terms
speak the same language
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