nounfemininepl: linguagens
language
1. A system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar used by a community or nation
Portuguese is a Romance language spoken in Brazil and Portugal.
O português é uma linguagem românica falada no Brasil e em Portugal.
2. The particular style or manner of expressing oneself in words
The author uses a very poetic language in her novels.
A autora usa uma linguagem muito poética em seus romances.
3. A system of symbols, signs, or rules used for communication in specialized fields
Programming language is essential for software development.
Linguagem de programação é essencial para desenvolvimento de software.
4. The words, phrases, and expressions characteristic of a particular group or profession
Medical language can be difficult for patients to understand.
A linguagem médica pode ser difícil para os pacientes entenderem.
Related Idioms & Phrases
linguagem de sinais (sign language)
linguagem corporal (body language)
linguagem figurada (figurative language)
falar a mesma linguagem (to speak the same language/understand each other)
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