conventional request

[kənˈvenʃənəl rɪˈkwest]
nounpl: conventional requests
pedido convencional
1. a formal or standard request made according to established social norms, rules, or procedures
She submitted a conventional request for time off work through the proper channels.
Ela submeteu um pedido convencional de licença através dos canais apropriados.
2. a request that follows traditional or customary methods rather than innovative or unusual approaches
The company handled the conventional request quickly without requiring special approval.
A empresa tratou o pedido convencional rapidamente sem exigir aprovação especial.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, a 'conventional request' implies following established procedures and respecting hierarchy. In Brazil, this often involves written formal requests (often in Portuguese called 'ofício' or 'requerimento'), while in the USA, it may be more casual but still follows standard workplace protocols. The term reflects the importance of procedural compliance in formal organizations across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard requestformal requestroutine requestordinary requesttraditional request
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconventional requestunusual requestextraordinary requestatypical requestirregular request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido convencional
standard usage in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pedido convencional
used in formal communication and bureaucratic processes
São Paulo
pedido convencional
commonly used in corporate and administrative settings
Portugal
pedido convencional
identical usage; formal bureaucratic context

Related Words

requestpetitionapplicationsubmissionappealconventionformalprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
through proper channels
the usual way
standard procedure
following protocol
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