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specific way

[spəˈsɪfɪk weɪ]
noun phrasepl: specific ways
forma específica; maneira específica; modo específico
1. A particular or precise method, manner, or approach to doing something
There is a specific way to assemble this furniture.
Há uma forma específica de montar este móvel.
2. A distinctive manner characterized by particular details or requirements
She does everything in a specific way that works best for her.
Ela faz tudo de uma maneira específica que funciona melhor para ela.
Synonyms
particular waycertain wayspecial mannerdistinctive methodprecise approach
Antonyms
random waygeneral wayany wayunspecified manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma específica; jeito específico
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
forma específica; do jeito que é
May use more colloquial 'jeito' in casual speech
São Paulo
forma específica; modo específico
More formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
forma específica; maneira específica
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'maneira' is commonly preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a specific way
in its own specific way
the specific way things are done
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