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general language

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/]
nounpl: general languages
linguagem geral
1. Ordinary, everyday language used by common people; non-specialized or non-technical language
The professor explained the concept in general language so everyone could understand.
O professor explicou o conceito em linguagem geral para que todos pudessem entender.
2. Common language shared across a broad population or region
English serves as a general language for international business communication.
O inglês funciona como linguagem geral para comunicação internacional nos negócios.
3. Language that is not specialized, technical, or domain-specific
Medical students must learn to translate technical terms into general language for patient consultations.
Estudantes de medicina devem aprender a traduzir termos técnicos em linguagem geral para consultas com pacientes.
Synonyms
plain languagecommon languageeveryday languagevernacularcolloquial language
Antonyms
technical languagespecialized languagejargonformal language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem comum
Frequently used alternative in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
linguagem corrente
Common variant in European Portuguese
São Paulo
linguagem geral
Standard usage throughout major Brazilian cities

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in plain terms
break it down
dumb it down
put it simply
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