need instructions

[/niːd ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/]
verb phrase
precisar de instruções
1. to require guidance or directions on how to do something; to lack knowledge about proper procedures
I need instructions on how to assemble this furniture.
Preciso de instruções para montar este móvel.
2. to require explicit guidelines before proceeding with a task
The new employees need instructions before starting their first day.
Os novos funcionários precisam de instruções antes de começar no primeiro dia.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this phrase is commonly used in workplace, educational, and consumer settings. In Brazil, it's especially frequent in formal training scenarios and customer service interactions. The phrase reflects practical communication needs across cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
need directionsrequire guidanceneed helpneed clarificationneed guidelines
Antonyms / Antônimos
know how to proceedunderstand the processbe self-sufficient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precisar de instruções
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
precisar de instruções / preciso de um manual
May also use 'manual' for instructional materials
Portugal
precisar de instruções / necessitar de instruções
European Portuguese may use 'necessitar' as alternative

Related Words

instruction manualguidancetutorialprocedural stepsclarification

Related Idioms & Phrases

need a how-to guide
need step-by-step instructions
need to be walked through the process
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