Reglas (en. Rules)

/ˈreɣlas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of norms that regulate behavior in a specific situation.

The rules of the game are clear and must be respected.

Las reglas del juego son claras y deben ser respetadas.

Principles that must be followed to achieve a specific outcome.

There are rules for writing an academic essay.

Hay reglas para escribir un ensayo académico.

Instructions that limit or determine an action.

Follow the safety rules in the laboratory.

Sigue las reglas de seguridad en el laboratorio.

The term 'rule' comes from the Latin 'regula,' which means 'straight bar' or 'norm.'

rules of the game

Norms that govern a game.

reglas del juego

golden rules

Fundamental principles that must be observed.

reglas de oro

without rules

Without restrictions or established norms.

sin reglas

regulation

Set of rules that regulate an activity.

reglamento

regulatory framework

Set of legal or regulatory norms.

normativa

guideline

Instruction or norm followed to guide some process.

directriz

Rules that are not openly stated but are known by all.

In that company, there are many unspoken rules.

En esa compañía hay muchas reglas tácitas.

Situations in which established norms are ignored.

At that party, the rules do not apply.

En esa fiesta, las reglas no aplican.