ordinary conditions
[/ˈɔːrdəneri kənˈdɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
condições ordinárias
1. Normal, typical, or standard circumstances that are expected or common in a particular situation or environment
The equipment operates reliably under ordinary conditions.
O equipamento funciona de forma confiável sob condições ordinárias.
2. Usual environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and pressure that are neither extreme nor exceptional
The product was tested under ordinary conditions before being released to the market.
O produto foi testado sob condições ordinárias antes de ser lançado no mercado.
3. Standard or routine circumstances as opposed to special or emergency situations
In ordinary conditions, this process takes about two hours.
Em condições ordinárias, este processo leva cerca de duas horas.
This term is commonly used in technical, scientific, and commercial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'condições normais' is often preferred in casual speech, while 'condições ordinárias' is more formal and technical. The phrase is frequently found in product manuals, scientific papers, and legal documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under ordinary conditions
in ordinary circumstances
ordinary operating conditions
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