common type

[ˈkɑːmən taɪp]
noun phrasepl: common types
tipo comum
1. a category or classification that is frequently encountered or widespread
The common type of coffee served in cafes is arabica.
O tipo comum de café servido em cafés é arábica.
2. a standard or ordinary variety of something
This is the common type of architecture found in colonial cities.
Este é o tipo comum de arquitetura encontrada em cidades coloniais.
3. a prevalent or typical example within a group or category
The common type of household pet in Brazil is the dog.
O tipo comum de animal de estimação doméstico no Brasil é o cachorro.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tipo comum' is frequently used in everyday conversation to describe standard or typical examples. In Portugal, 'tipo vulgar' carries the same meaning without negative connotation. The phrase is neutral and descriptive, often used in academic, commercial, and casual contexts to categorize objects, behaviors, or characteristics.
NYC Slang
your average type
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard typeordinary varietytypical kindprevalent formusual sort
Antonyms / Antônimos
rare typeuncommon varietyunusual kindexceptional typedistinctive form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tipo comum
standard translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tipo comum / tipo padrão
both terms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
tipo comum
standard usage, occasionally simplified to 'tipo normal'
Portugal
tipo comum / tipo vulgar
'vulgar' here means common/ordinary, not offensive

Related Words

categoryclassificationvarietykindstandardtypicalwidespread

Related Idioms & Phrases

run-of-the-mill
nothing out of the ordinary
your typical
your garden-variety
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