grammar errors

[/ˈɡræmər ˈɛrərz/]
nounpl: grammar errors
erros de gramática
1. Mistakes in the use of language rules, including incorrect verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, punctuation, or word usage
The student's essay contained several grammar errors that affected its clarity.
O ensaio do aluno continha vários erros de gramática que afetaram sua clareza.
2. Violations of standard grammatical conventions in written or spoken communication
Grammar errors in professional emails can damage your credibility.
Erros de gramática em e-mails profissionais podem danificar sua credibilidade.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, grammar errors are taken seriously in academic and professional settings. In Brazil, grammar instruction is a key component of Portuguese language education. The phrase 'grammar police' humorously refers to people who correct others' grammar mistakes, a cultural phenomenon in both English-speaking countries and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grammatical mistakessyntax errorslanguage mistakeswriting errors
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct grammargrammatical accuracyproper usage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erros de gramática
Most common and standard usage
Brazil (informal)
erros gramaticais
Alternative form, slightly more formal
Portugal
erros gramaticais
Preferred term in European Portuguese
São Paulo
erros de português
Informal colloquial usage

Related Words

syntaxspelling errorspunctuationsentence structureconjugationagreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

brush up on grammar
grammar police
grammatically correct
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