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vernacular in Portuguese

vernacular in Portuguese is vernáculo, vernacular, fala — vernacular means the everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.

vernacular in Portuguese

vernáculo
adj
Of or pertaining to everyday language, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
vernacular
adj
Of or pertaining to everyday language, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
vernáculo
noun
fala
noun
Language unique to a particular group of people.

What does "vernacular" mean?

  1. noun The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.
    "The novel is written in the local vernacular rather than standard English."
  2. adj Relating to this kind of everyday, local language or style.
    "The house is a fine example of vernacular architecture, built from local stone."
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vernacular in a sentence

  • The novel is written in the local vernacular rather than standard English.
  • He slipped into medical vernacular that patients found confusing.
  • The house is a fine example of vernacular architecture, built from local stone.

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What is "vernacular" in Portuguese?

"vernacular" in Portuguese is vernáculo, vernacular, fala. vernacular means: The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.

How do you use "vernacular" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is written in the local vernacular rather than standard English." In Portuguese, "vernacular" is vernáculo, vernacular, fala.

Are there other ways to say "vernacular" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "vernacular": vernáculo, vernacular, fala.

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