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informal knowledge

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl ˈnɒlɪdʒ]
noun
conhecimento informal
1. Knowledge acquired through personal experience, observation, and everyday interactions rather than formal education or structured learning
She gained informal knowledge about cooking from her grandmother's recipes and kitchen practices.
Ela adquiriu conhecimento informal sobre culinária através das receitas e práticas culinárias de sua avó.
2. Information or understanding that is not documented, certified, or systematically taught in academic or professional settings
The workers had informal knowledge of the production process that wasn't written in any manual.
Os trabalhadores tinham conhecimento informal do processo de produção que não estava escrito em nenhum manual.
Synonyms
tacit knowledgeexperiential knowledgepractical knowledgeimplicit knowledgefolk knowledge
Antonyms
formal knowledgeacademic knowledgecertified knowledgetheoretical knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento informal
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
saber prático
Alternative phrasing emphasizing practical wisdom
Portugal
conhecimento informal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'saber adquirido'

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
street smarts
hands-on experience
learning on the job
picking something up
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