vernacular

• Relativo à língua cotidiana falada pelas pessoas comuns de uma determinada região ou grupo, em oposição à língua formal ou literária; também se refere ao que é próprio, local ou nativo de um lugar.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscolloquialcommondialectaleverydayinformalnativepopularspokenvulgar

2. Local or regionalC1formal

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

   Local ou 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.

   Sinônimosendemicindigenouslocalnativeregional

   Antônimosstandarduniversal

• Substantivo que designa a língua ou o dialeto falado pelas pessoas comuns de uma região ou país, em contraste com a língua formal, literária ou padrão.

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.

   Linguagem coloquial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdialectidiomlingua francapatoisslang

2. Specialized terminologyC1formal

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

   Terminologia 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.

   Sinônimosargotcantidiomjargonlingoparlancepatoisphraseologyslangterminology