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informal way

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl weɪ]
noun phrasepl: informal ways
maneira informal
1. A casual, relaxed, or non-formal manner of doing something or communicating
They decided to settle the dispute in an informal way without lawyers.
Eles decidiram resolver a disputa de uma maneira informal sem advogados.
2. A style of expression or interaction that is not bound by strict rules or formality
She prefers an informal way of teaching that encourages student participation.
Ela prefere uma forma informal de ensino que encoraja a participação dos alunos.
Synonyms
casual mannerrelaxed approachunofficial waycolloquial styleconversational method
Antonyms
formal wayofficial mannerstrict approachceremonial stylerigid procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira informal
standard usage
São Paulo
jeito informal
colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
forma descontraída
emphasizes relaxed nature
Portugal
forma informal
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the record
between you and me
no strings attached
keep it casual
on a handshake
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