house rules

[haʊs ruːlz]
noun
regras da casa
1. A set of guidelines or regulations established by the owner or residents of a house to govern behavior and conduct within that household
The house rules state that everyone must be quiet after 10 PM.
As regras da casa estabelecem que todos devem ficar quietos após as 22h.
2. Custom rules applied to a game, sport, or activity that differ from standard or official regulations
In our poker game, we play by house rules where wild cards are allowed.
No nosso jogo de pôquer, jogamos pelas regras da casa onde coringas são permitidos.
3. Policies or procedures specific to a particular establishment or venue
The bar's house rules prohibit standing on tables.
As regras da casa do bar proíbem ficar em pé sobre as mesas.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'house rules' is commonly used in family settings to establish discipline and boundaries, particularly for children. It's also deeply embedded in gaming culture and bar/hospitality contexts. In Brazil, respecting 'as regras da casa' is considered an important aspect of social etiquette and family harmony. The term reflects the autonomy of homeowners to establish their own standards within their private spaces.
NYC Slang
house regs, house code, the rules of the house
Synonyms / Sinônimos
household rulesground rulesregulationsguidelinespolicies
Antonyms / Antônimos
official rulesstandard regulationsuniversal guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras da casa
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
regras da casa / normas da casa
Both expressions are used interchangeably in colloquial speech
São Paulo
regras da casa
Standard usage, may also hear 'políticas da casa' in formal settings
Portugal
regras da casa
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'normas da casa'

Related Words

house codehouse policyhousehold conductcurfewetiquettediscipline

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the house rules
bend the house rules
break the house rules
set the house rules
by the house rules
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