informal notes

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl noʊts]
nounpl: informal notes
notas informais
1. Brief, unstructured written records taken casually without formal formatting or official structure
She jotted down informal notes during the meeting to remember the key points.
Ela anotou notas informais durante a reunião para se lembrar dos pontos principais.
2. Personal memoranda or reminders written in a conversational style rather than formal documentation
The student kept informal notes in a notebook instead of using the official lecture format.
O aluno mantinha notas informais em um caderno em vez de usar o formato oficial das aulas.
3. Quick written observations or thoughts recorded without strict organizational structure or academic conventions
He wrote informal notes about his research findings before preparing the formal report.
Ele escreveu notas informais sobre seus achados de pesquisa antes de preparar o relatório formal.
In both Brazilian and American academic settings, informal notes are widely accepted as personal study tools, distinct from official class notes or formal documentation. In Brazilian universities, students commonly use 'notas informais' during lectures, while 'anotações' is more general. This contrasts with formal business environments where 'notas formais' or 'memorandos' are required for official records.
NYC Slang
notes, quick notes, scribbles, jottings
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rough notesquick notescasual notesscribblesjottingsmemorandareminders
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal notesofficial documentationformal recordsstructured notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notas informais
Most common term used in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
anotações descontraídas
Alternative more colloquial expression
São Paulo
notas informais
Standard business and academic usage
Portugal
notas informais
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'apontamentos informais'

Related Words

annotationmemorandumjot downscribblebullet pointsoutline

Related Idioms & Phrases

jot down notes
take notes on the fly
rough draft notes
back-of-the-envelope notes
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