vernacular

BrE /ˈvɜː.nɪ.kjʊ.lər/ AmE /ˈvɝː.nə.kjə.lɚ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 LANGUAGE [singular] B2

the language or dialect used by people in a particular country, area, or community; the everyday speech of ordinary people

lengua vernácula, habla cotidiana

  • the vernacular

Collocations vernacular language · vernacular speech

  • The vernacular is often very different from the standard written form of a language.

    El lenguaje vernáculo suele ser muy diferente de la forma escrita estándar del idioma.

2 ART [singular] C1

the style of art, architecture, or literature that is typical of a particular place or time; the traditional styles and customs of a region or community

estilo vernáculo, arte tradicional

  • vernacular art/architecture/literature

Collocations vernacular architecture · vernacular style

  • The vernacular of the region is characterized by its use of local materials and traditional designs.

    El estilo vernáculo de la región se caracteriza por el uso de materiales locales y diseños tradicionales.