15 Examples of Formal Language

Formal Language

The formal language It is one that is used between people who have no familiarity or trust with each other. This language uses a series of linguistic codes typical of a restricted area, such as the academic, scientific, work or diplomatic environment.

For example:

Dear Carlos:
I am writing to you to send you the invitation to the end of the year cocktail that will take place in (…)
Best regards,
Raúl Pérez.

Instead, the same message, written in an informal language, which is more relaxed and is used among people who have familiarity and trust, could be worded as follows:

Hi Charly, how are you?
I wanted to invite you to the end of the year cocktail. I'll give you the coordinates: (…)
See you,
R

Characteristics of formal language

Examples of sentences with formal language

1. Formal: Students, by this email we inform you that the next class will take place in room 1 on the 2nd floor. Best regards. / Informal: Guys, the next class will be in room 1 of 2P. Greetings!!
2. Formal: May I ask you a question? Informal: Che, I ask you a question ...
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3. Formal: Excuse me, could you tell me the time? Informal: What time is it?
4. Formal: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me. Informal: Whatever you need, call me.
5. Formal: Dear colleagues, I hereby want to inform you that this will be my last day in the company. It has been a pleasure working with you. I send you an affectionate greeting, Ramón García. Informal: Guys, as you know, today is my last day at the company. I had a great time with you. I send you a big hug and we keep in touch. Raymond.
6. Formal: Professor, it was not clear to me what the difference is between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell. Please, could you repeat it? Informal: I did not understand the difference between the two cells. Do you say it again?
7. Formal: It's very hot in here, could I ask you to open the window? Informal: Che, do you open the window? Makes a lorca.
8. Formal: Back here it is heard very low, please, could you repeat the last? Thank you. Informal: Nothing is heard. What was the last thing you said?
9. Formal: Would it be too much to ask you to come to the side so I am also in the photo? Informal: Do you run like that, I'm in the photo too?
10. Formal: Professor Martínez is very punctual. I'm sure he'll be here any minute. Informal. Juan is always never late. He must be arriving by now.
11. Formal: Could you repeat your name for me? Informal: What was your name? I forgot.
12. Formal: It was a pleasure that we met in person, after so many telephone conversations. Informal: After so much talking on the phone, we finally see each other.
13. Formal: Did you see what just happened? Informal: Did you see what happened?
14. Formal: Dear customers. As one of our most loyal customers, through this email we send you a series of discounts that you can access. Best regards. Informal: Hi! We give you a list with the discounts we are offering. Hopefully you will visit our stores soon. Greetings!!!
15. Formal: Is there a possibility to speak with the doctor? Informal: I want to chat with the doctor, can I?