regular use

[ˈrɛɡjələr juːs]
noun phrase
uso regular
1. the habitual or customary employment of something on a frequent and consistent basis
The regular use of sunscreen can prevent skin damage.
O uso regular de protetor solar pode prevenir danos à pele.
2. consistent and repeated application or practice over time
Regular use of this software has improved our productivity.
O uso regular deste software melhorou nossa produtividade.
3. the standard or normal way something is employed in daily life
This tool is designed for regular use in construction.
Esta ferramenta foi projetada para uso regular na construção.
The phrase 'regular use' is commonly employed in medical, health, and product contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Portuguese-speaking countries, 'uso regular' is widely used in pharmaceutical instructions, health recommendations, and product documentation. It emphasizes consistency and frequency, making it important in contexts like medication compliance and healthy lifestyle practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
frequent usehabitual usecustomary useroutine usecontinuous useeveryday use
Antonyms / Antônimos
occasional usesporadic userare useinfrequent useone-time use

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso regular
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
uso regular
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
uso regular
No significant regional variation
Portugal
uso regular
Identical usage; commonly used in formal and technical contexts

Related Words

routinehabitfrequencyconsistencypracticeapplication

Related Idioms & Phrases

day-to-day use
in regular use
put something to regular use
fall into regular use
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