informal

informale, alla mano

Rilassato e amichevole, senza regole rigide di comportamento o cerimonie.

In inglese semplice: Relaxed and friendly, without strict rules about behavior or ceremony.

• The meeting was informal and friendly.
• Wear informal clothes to the party.
• We had an informal chat over coffee.

Sinonimi: casual, relaxed

Contrari: formal

Espressioni comuni: informal meeting, informal chat, informal atmosphere

colloquiale, informale

Usato nelle conversazioni di tutti i giorni o negli scritti tra amici, anziché nel linguaggio formale.

In inglese semplice: Used in ordinary conversation or writing between friends, rather than careful or official language.

• This word is informal.
• Use informal language when writing to close friends.
• The dictionary marks some expressions as informal.

Sinonimi: colloquial, conversational

Contrari: formal

Espressioni comuni: informal language, informal speech, informal expression

informale, non ufficiale

Fatto senza seguire le consuete regole o procedure ufficiali.

In inglese semplice: Made or done without following the usual official rules or procedures.

• They reached an informal agreement.
• The payment arrangement was informal and never written down.
• An informal complaint may be enough to resolve the issue.

Sinonimi: unofficial

Contrari: formal, official

Espressioni comuni: informal agreement, informal arrangement, informal procedure