língua popular
[ˈlɪ̃ɡwɐ puˈpu.lɐɾ]
nounfemininepl: línguas populares
colloquial language, vernacular
1. The everyday language spoken by ordinary people, characterized by informal speech patterns, slang, and regional expressions rather than formal or literary language
The novel is written in popular language to appeal to a wide audience.
O romance é escrito em língua popular para apelar a um público amplo.
2. The natural, informal variety of a language as used by the general population, often contrasted with standard or academic language
Linguists study língua popular to understand how languages evolve.
Linguistas estudam a língua popular para compreender como as línguas evoluem.
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