← Back to Fala2Me

straightforward course

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: straightforward courses
curso direto / caminho direto / trajetória direta
1. A clear, direct, and uncomplicated path of action or direction without deviations or complications
The most straightforward course is to follow the established procedures.
O curso mais direto é seguir os procedimentos estabelecidos.
2. A program of study or learning that is logically organized and easy to understand
The university offers a straightforward course in basic mathematics.
A universidade oferece um curso direto de matemática básica.
Synonyms
direct pathdirect routesimple courseclear pathlinear progressionuncomplicated approach
Antonyms
convoluted courseroundabout waycomplicated pathindirect routecircuitous approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso direto / caminho direto
Commonly used in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
curso direto / percurso direto
More formal usage in academic settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the straightforward course
follow a straightforward course
the straightforward course of action
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →