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specific directions

[spɪˈsɪfɪk dɪˈrekʃənz]
noun phrase
instruções específicas
1. Detailed, precise instructions or guidance that clearly specify what to do, where to go, or how to proceed
The teacher gave specific directions for completing the assignment.
A professora deu instruções específicas para completar a tarefa.
2. Exact route or navigation information provided with particular details
Follow these specific directions to reach the venue.
Siga estas instruções específicas para chegar ao local.
Synonyms
detailed instructionsexplicit directionsprecise guidanceclear instructionsparticular directions
Antonyms
vague directionsgeneral guidanceunclear instructionsambiguous directions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções específicas
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
instruções bem definidas
Slightly more colloquial variant
São Paulo
instruções específicas
Standard usage
Portugal
instruções específicas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

step-by-step instructions
on the nose
dot the i's and cross the t's
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