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plain speech

[/pleɪn spiːtʃ/]
noun
linguagem clara; fala direta
1. Speech that is simple, direct, and easy to understand; communication without pretense, decoration, or obscurity
The politician used plain speech to explain the new policy to the public.
O político usou linguagem clara para explicar a nova política ao público.
2. Straightforward communication without euphemisms or softening language
In plain speech, the project has failed and needs to be redesigned.
Falando de forma direta, o projeto fracassou e precisa ser redesenhado.
3. Historical: The direct, unadorned speech style favored by Quakers and other religious groups
The Quakers were known for their plain speech and rejection of titles.
Os Quáqueros eram conhecidos pela sua fala direta e rejeição de títulos.
NYC Slang
straight talk; keeping it real
Synonyms
straightforward speechdirect speechfrank speechcandid speechsimple language
Antonyms
flowery languageornate speechcircumlocutioneuphemismobfuscation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem clara; fala direta
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fala mansa; conversa reta
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
linguagem clara; comunicação direta
More formal business context
Portugal
linguagem clara; fala directa
Uses 'directa' spelling; similar usage to Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a spade a spade
not mince words
speak one's mind
lay it on the line
tell it like it is
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