easy rules

[/ˈiːzi ˈruːlz/]
noun phrase
regras fáceis
1. Simple, straightforward, or lenient regulations or guidelines that are not difficult to follow or understand
The new game has easy rules that even children can understand.
O novo jogo tem regras fáceis que até crianças conseguem entender.
2. A set of instructions or regulations with minimal complexity or few restrictions
The company operates under easy rules, allowing employees to work from home whenever they want.
A empresa opera com regras fáceis, permitindo que os funcionários trabalhem de casa sempre que quiserem.
3. Guidelines that impose little effort or burden on those who must follow them
The gym membership has easy rules: just pay the monthly fee and you can access the facilities.
A inscrição na academia tem regras fáceis: apenas pague a taxa mensal e você pode acessar as instalações.
In Brazilian culture, 'easy rules' (regras fáceis) often reflects a preference for flexibility and informality in business and social contexts. In contrast, American corporate culture may emphasize 'easy rules' as a sign of modern, progressive management. The concept is valued differently: in Brazil it may suggest pragmatism, while in the US it often signals employee-friendly policies.
NYC Slang
chill rules / no-cap rules
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple rulesstraightforward ruleslenient rulesbasic rulesuncomplicated rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
strict rulescomplex rulescomplicated rulesrigid rulesstringent rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
regras fáceis
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
regras moleza
Colloquial variation emphasizing simplicity
São Paulo
regras descomplicadas
More modern, informal variant
Portugal
regras simples
Preferred variation in European Portuguese

Related Words

guidelinesregulationsinstructionsrequirementsconditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the rules of the game
play by the rules
break the rules
make up the rules as you go
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