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informal

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informal(

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (not formal)

a. informal

Aunque tuvo lugar en una conferencia académica, la charla fue informal y se dio en un tono amistoso.Although it took place at an academic conference, the talk was informal and friendly.

b. casual

Los viernes podemos ir a la oficina vestidos con ropa informal.On Fridays, we are allowed to wear casual clothes at the office.

2. (untrustworthy)

a. unreliable

Nicolás es informal y vago. No creo que haya hecho la reserva.Nicolas is unreliable and lazy. I don't think he made the reservation.

3. (economy)

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

a. black

El plan del gobierno es reducir el número de trabajadores en el sector informal de la economía.The government aims at reducing the number of workers that are in the economy's black sector.

informal

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (desenfadado, no solemne)

a. informal

una reunión informalan informal meeting

vestido de manera informalcasually dressed

2. (irresponsable)

a. unreliable

informal

adjective

1 [+persona] unreliable