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informal discourse

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl ˈdɪskɔːrs]
nounpl: informal discourses
discurso informal
1. Casual conversation or communication that does not follow formal rules of grammar, etiquette, or official protocols
The informal discourse at the coffee shop revealed the true opinions of the community members.
O discurso informal na cafeteria revelou as verdadeiras opiniões dos membros da comunidade.
2. A relaxed style of speaking or writing characterized by colloquial language and spontaneous expression
Informal discourse on social media often lacks the polish of traditional journalism.
O discurso informal nas redes sociais frequentemente carece do refinamento do jornalismo tradicional.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff talk
Synonyms
casual conversationcolloquial speechconversational languageeveryday talk
Antonyms
formal discourseofficial communicationacademic language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discurso informal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
papo descontraído
More colloquial regional variant meaning relaxed chat
São Paulo
discurso informal
Standard formal term preferred in business contexts
Portugal
discurso informal
Standard term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

shoot the breeze
chew the fat
rap session
heart-to-heart conversation
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