regular list

[/ˈrɛɡjələr lɪst/]
nounpl: regular lists
lista regular
1. A standard or ordinary list that follows established procedures, norms, or patterns; a roster or inventory maintained according to conventional methods
The regular list of employees is updated every month.
A lista regular de funcionários é atualizada todos os meses.
2. In administrative or legal contexts, a list of items, people, or services that are officially recognized or approved according to standard procedures
Only candidates on the regular list are eligible for the position.
Apenas os candidatos na lista regular são elegíveis para o cargo.
3. A recurring or periodic listing maintained on a routine basis
We consult the regular list for inventory management.
Consultamos a lista regular para gerenciamento de inventário.
The term 'regular list' is primarily used in formal, administrative, and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it commonly appears in governmental procedures, human resources documentation, and institutional settings. The phrase carries no colloquial or slang connotations and is considered neutral and formal across both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard listofficial listrosterconventional listordinary list
Antonyms / Antônimos
irregular listprovisional listtemporary listspecial listexceptional list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista regular
Standard term used in administrative and business contexts
São Paulo
lista regular
Common usage in corporate and governmental settings
Rio de Janeiro
lista regular
Used similarly to São Paulo, particularly in formal documentation
Portugal
lista regular
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'lista comum' may also be used

Related Words

rosterinventoryregistrycataloguedirectoryschedule

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the regular list
keep a regular list
check the regular list
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