← Back to Fala2Me

Central Manhattan

[ˈsɛntrəl mænˈhætən]
noun
Centro de Manhattan
1. The central area of Manhattan island in New York City, typically referring to the midtown district and surrounding neighborhoods between Lower Manhattan and Upper Manhattan
Central Manhattan is home to Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and many major corporate headquarters.
O Centro de Manhattan é o lar da Times Square, da Estação Grand Central e de muitas sedes de grandes corporações.
2. The geographic and commercial heart of Manhattan, known for high-density development, office buildings, and tourist attractions
Rent prices in Central Manhattan are among the highest in the world.
Os preços de aluguel no Centro de Manhattan estão entre os mais altos do mundo.
NYC Slang
Midtown
Synonyms
Midtown ManhattanMidtownHeart of ManhattanDowntown Manhattan (in some contexts)
Antonyms
Lower ManhattanUpper ManhattanDowntown Manhattan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Centro de Manhattan
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Centro de Manhattan
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
Centro de Manhattan
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
Centro de Manhattan
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the heart of Manhattan
the pulse of the city
the concrete jungle
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →