nounfemininepl: voceiarias
the use of 'você' (you) in addressing someone; excessive or improper use of 'você'
1. The practice or habit of using 'você' as a form of address, particularly in contexts where other pronouns might be more appropriate
The voceiaria in formal settings can sometimes seem disrespectful.
A voceiaria em ambientes formais às vezes pode parecer desrespeitosa.
2. A linguistic or social phenomenon characterized by the prevalence of 'você' usage over other second-person pronouns like 'tu'
The voceiaria has replaced traditional 'tu' forms in many Brazilian regions.
A voceiaria substituiu as formas tradicionais de 'tu' em muitas regiões brasileiras.
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