formality

• Sustantivo que designa una acción, procedimiento o requisito formal, a menudo convencional o tradicional más que esencial u obligatorio; también puede referirse a la cualidad de ser formal o a una cortesía protocolaria.

A noun referring to a formal act, procedure, or requirement, often one that is conventional or customary rather than essential.

1. Official procedureB2formal

   A formal or official action that is required by custom or law, often without practical significance.

   formalidad

   • Signing the contract was just a formality.
   • The visa application involves several formalities.
   • We completed all the necessary formalities before the trip.

   Sinónimosceremonyconventionformalismobservanceprocedureprotocolrequirementritual

2. Polite behaviorB2formal

   Strict adherence to established rules, customs, or etiquette.

   Formalidad en el trato

   • The meeting was conducted with great formality.
   • She observed all the formalities of the ceremony.
   • The formality of the occasion made everyone dress up.

   Sinónimosceremonyconventionalitycourtesydecorumetiquettepolitenessprotocol

   Antónimoscasualnesseaseinformality