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informal request

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl rɪˈkwɛst]
nounpl: informal requests
pedido informal
1. A casual, non-official request made in a relaxed or conversational manner, without formal procedures or documentation
He made an informal request to leave work early.
Ele fez um pedido informal para sair do trabalho mais cedo.
2. A request expressed in everyday language rather than official or ceremonial language
She submitted an informal request for a meeting with the director.
Ela apresentou um pedido informal para uma reunião com o diretor.
Synonyms
casual requestsimple requestunofficial requestverbal request
Antonyms
formal requestofficial requestwritten requestformal petition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido informal
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pedido informal / solicitação informal
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
pedido informal
Standard usage; may also use 'solicitação informal'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to ask informally
to put in a casual request
between you and me (context for informal requests)
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