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uncomplicated procedure

[/ˌʌnˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd prəˈsiːdʒər/]
noun phrasepl: uncomplicated procedures
procedimento simples
1. A straightforward medical, administrative, or technical process that does not involve difficulties, complexities, or unexpected problems
The surgery was an uncomplicated procedure that took less than an hour.
A cirurgia foi um procedimento simples que levou menos de uma hora.
2. Any straightforward task or process without complications or obstacles
Installing the software is an uncomplicated procedure for most users.
A instalação do software é um procedimento simples para a maioria dos usuários.
Synonyms
simple procedurestraightforward procedureroutine procedureeasy procedurebasic procedure
Antonyms
complicated procedurecomplex procedureintricate proceduredifficult procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento simples
Most common usage in everyday medical and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
procedimento sem complicações
Formal medical terminology preferred in hospitals
São Paulo
procedimento descomplicado
More informal, colloquial usage in business contexts
Portugal
processo simples
Alternative term 'processo' is more common than 'procedimento' in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a walk in the park
piece of cake
smooth sailing
without a hitch
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