← Back to Fala2Me

mainstream choice

[/ˈmeɪnstrim tʃɔɪs/]
nounpl: mainstream choices
escolha convencional
1. A decision or selection that aligns with popular opinion, widely accepted standards, or conventional preferences held by the majority
Choosing a stable corporate job was the mainstream choice for most graduates.
Escolher um emprego corporativo estável foi a escolha convencional para a maioria dos formandos.
2. A product, service, or option that is commercially popular and accessible to the general public rather than niche markets
The iPhone was considered a mainstream choice among smartphones.
O iPhone era considerado uma escolha convencional entre os smartphones.
NYC Slang
the go-to pick
Synonyms
conventional choicepopular choicestandard choicecommon choicetraditional choice
Antonyms
alternative choiceniche choiceunconventional choiceminority choiceavant-garde choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha convencional
Most commonly used form across Brazil
São Paulo
opção mainstream
Frequently uses English term 'mainstream' directly in business contexts
Portugal
escolha convencional
Prefers Portuguese translation; 'mainstream' also used in contemporary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
go with the flow
follow the crowd
take the beaten path
run of the mill
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →