ancient part

[ˈeɪn.ʃənt pɑːrt]
noun phrasepl: ancient parts
parte antiga
1. A section or component of something that dates back to a remote historical period or has existed for a very long time
The ancient part of the city still preserves its original architecture.
A parte antiga da cidade ainda preserva sua arquitetura original.
2. An older or historical section, particularly of a building, city, or structure
Tourists often visit the ancient part of Rome to see historical monuments.
Os turistas frequentemente visitam a parte antiga de Roma para ver monumentos históricos.
This phrase is commonly used in tourism and architectural contexts across English and Portuguese-speaking countries to describe historic city centers and preserved historical areas, which are major attractions in countries like Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
old sectionhistoric areahistorical districtold town
Antonyms / Antônimos
modern partnew sectioncontemporary area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
parte antiga
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Portugal
parte antiga
Same translation, commonly used in historical contexts

Related Words

antiquityheritagehistoricalarchaeology

Related Idioms & Phrases

step back in time
walk down memory lane
a piece of history
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