1. A topic or subject that is commonly discussed, expected, or conventional in a particular field, context, or setting
Weather is a standard topic of conversation in most social gatherings.
O tempo é um tópico padrão de conversa na maioria dos encontros sociais.
2. In academic or professional contexts, a subject that is regularly covered in curriculum or discourse
Climate change has become a standard topic in environmental science courses.
A mudança climática tornou-se um tópico padrão nos cursos de ciências ambientais.