styleguide

[/ˈstaɪl ɡaɪd/]
nounpl: styleguides
guia de estilo
1. A document or set of standards that establishes rules for writing, formatting, and visual presentation to ensure consistency across a project, publication, or organization
The publication's styleguide specifies how to format headings and citations.
O guia de estilo da publicação especifica como formatar títulos e citações.
2. In design and branding, a comprehensive document that defines visual and communication standards including logos, typography, color palettes, and tone of voice
The company's styleguide ensures all marketing materials maintain a consistent brand identity.
O guia de estilo da empresa garante que todos os materiais de marketing mantenham uma identidade de marca consistente.
3. A reference manual used in journalism, publishing, and academia (such as Chicago Manual of Style or APA) that provides grammar, punctuation, and citation conventions
Writers must follow the AP Styleguide when submitting articles to the newspaper.
Os escritores devem seguir o guia de estilo AP ao submeter artigos ao jornal.
The term 'styleguide' is essential in professional writing, journalism, and design industries in both the USA and Brazil. Major publications and corporations maintain detailed styleguides to ensure brand consistency. In Brazil, large media outlets like Globo and Folha de S.Paulo have their own 'guias de estilo' that journalists must follow. In academic and publishing contexts, familiarity with specific styleguides (Chicago, APA, ABNT in Brazil) is considered fundamental professional knowledge.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
style manualstyle sheetdesign guidelinesbrand guidelineseditorial guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
guia de estilo
Standard term used in publishing, design, and digital contexts
São Paulo
manual de estilo
Alternative term, particularly common in corporate and editorial settings
Rio de Janeiro
guia de estilo
Preferred term in media and design industries
Portugal
guia de estilos
Often uses plural form; also 'manual de estilo' in editorial contexts

Related Words

brandingtypographyconsistencyformattingtone of voicevisual identity

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the styleguide
adhere to styleguide standards
consistent with the styleguide
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