vernacular

• Relativo al idioma cotidiano que habla la gente común en una región o grupo determinado, en contraste con la lengua formal o literaria.

Relating to the everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or group, as opposed to formal or literary language.

1. Everyday languageC1formal

   Relating to the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country.

   vernáculo, lengua vernácula

   • The author wrote in a vernacular style to connect with local readers.
   • Vernacular architecture reflects the traditions of the region.
   • The poem uses vernacular expressions from the 19th century.

   Sinónimoscolloquialcommondialectaleverydayinformalnativepopularspokenvulgar

2. Local or regionalC1formal

   Characteristic of a specific place or group, especially in terms of language or customs.

   Vernáculo (local o regional)

   • The vernacular music of the area features unique instruments.
   • He studied vernacular traditions in rural communities.
   • Vernacular art often tells stories of everyday life.

   Sinónimosendemicindigenouslocalnativeregional

   Antónimosstandarduniversal

• Sustantivo que designa la lengua o dialecto hablado por la gente común de una región o país, en contraste con la lengua formal, literaria o estándar. También se refiere al conjunto de rasgos lingüísticos propios de un lugar o grupo, o al lenguaje coloquial y cotidiano frente al culto o técnico.

A noun referring to the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country, as opposed to formal or literary language.

1. Everyday languageB2formal

   The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country, as opposed to formal or literary language.

   lengua vernácula

   • The author wrote the poem in the local vernacular to connect with readers.
   • In many countries, the vernacular differs significantly from the official language.
   • The teacher encouraged students to express themselves in their own vernacular.

   Sinónimosdialectidiomlingua francapatoisslang

2. Specialized terminologyC1formal

   The distinctive vocabulary or jargon used by a particular group, profession, or subculture.

   Terminología especializada

   • The medical vernacular is full of terms that are hard for patients to understand.
   • Programmers often use technical vernacular when discussing code.
   • The legal vernacular can be confusing for those without a law background.

   Sinónimosargotcantidiomjargonlingoparlancepatoisphraseologyslangterminology