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dialeto

[di.a.ˈlɛ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: dialetos
dialect
1. A variety of a language that is distinguished by grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, typically used by a particular group or in a particular region
The regional dialect of that area is quite distinct from standard Portuguese.
O dialeto regional dessa área é bastante distinto do português padrão.
2. A form of speech characteristic of a particular social class or group
The working-class dialect differs significantly from formal speech.
O dialeto da classe trabalhadora difere significativamente da fala formal.
Synonyms
sotaquevariante linguísticafalá
Antonyms
línguapadrão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dialeto
Standard term used across Brazil for regional language varieties
Portugal
dialeto
Used to describe regional variations, particularly those found in different regions of Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar em dialeto
dialeto local
dialeto regional
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