Formalidad (en. Formality)

/foɾma.liˈðað/

Synonyms

In certain contexts, 'formality' is used as a synonym for rigidity or boredom.

That meeting was pure formality; no one dared to innovate.

Esa reunión fue pura formalidad, nadie se atrevió a innovar.

It can be used in a sarcastic tone to refer to someone who excessively follows the rules.

Look at Juan! He's acting with so much formality, as if he were a judge.

¡Mira a Juan! Está actuando con mucha formalidad, como si fuera un juez.