syntax rules

[/ˈsɪntæks ˈruːlz/]
nounpl: syntax rules
regras de sintaxe
1. The set of principles that govern the arrangement and organization of words and phrases in a language or programming language to form grammatically correct sentences or code
Understanding syntax rules is essential for writing correct English sentences.
Compreender as regras de sintaxe é essencial para escrever frases corretas em inglês.
2. In programming, the formal rules that specify how code statements must be written and structured to be valid
Each programming language has its own syntax rules that developers must follow.
Cada linguagem de programação tem suas próprias regras de sintaxe que os desenvolvedores devem seguir.
3. The grammatical conventions that determine word order, punctuation, and phrase construction
The syntax rules of Portuguese differ significantly from those of English.
As regras de sintaxe do português diferem significativamente das do inglês.
In Brazilian educational and professional contexts, understanding 'regras de sintaxe' is considered fundamental to both language learning and software development. The term is equally important in technical documentation and computer science fields, where strict adherence to syntax rules is non-negotiable for program compilation and execution.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grammatical rulessyntactic rulesstructural rulesgrammar rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
syntactic violationsgrammatical errors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
regras de sintaxe
Standard term used in educational and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regras de sintaxe
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
regras de sintaxe
Used in academic and computing environments
Portugal
regras sintáticas
Alternative form slightly preferred in European Portuguese; 'regras de sintaxe' also used

Related Words

grammarsyntaxsemanticslinguistic structuremorphologypunctuationclause

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the syntax rules
follow syntax rules
violate syntax rules
syntax error
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