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official manner

[əˈfɪʃəl ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: official manners
forma oficial
1. A formal, ceremonial, or officially prescribed way of conducting oneself or handling matters in accordance with established protocols and procedures
The ambassador greeted the president in an official manner.
O embaixador saudou o presidente de forma oficial.
2. A professional and proper demeanor appropriate for official business or formal occasions
She spoke in an official manner during the press conference.
Ela falou de maneira oficial durante a coletiva de imprensa.
Synonyms
formal mannerceremonial mannerofficial capacityformal procedureprotocol
Antonyms
casual mannerinformal mannerunofficially

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma oficial / maneira oficial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
de forma oficial
Commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
de modo oficial / forma oficial
Preferred phrasing in formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
according to protocol
in due form
following proper channels
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