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arcade area

[/ɑːrˈkeɪd ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: arcade areas
área de arcade
1. A designated space or section, typically in a shopping mall, entertainment venue, or public space, containing multiple arcade games and gaming machines
The children spent hours playing in the arcade area at the shopping mall.
As crianças passaram horas jogando na área de arcade do shopping.
2. A covered passage or gallery with arches, often containing commercial establishments or entertainment venues
The historic arcade area downtown features vintage game machines from the 1980s.
A área de arcade histórica no centro apresenta máquinas de jogos vintage dos anos 1980.
NYC Slang
arcade spot / game zone
Synonyms
game roomgaming zonegame arcadeplay area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de arcade / sala de jogos
Commonly used in shopping centers and entertainment venues
Rio de Janeiro
salão de jogos / área de diversão
Often found in beachfront entertainment areas
São Paulo
área de arcade / centro de jogos
Popular in shopping malls and commercial centers
Portugal
zona de jogos / arcada de jogos
Less common term; typically uses 'zona de diversão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

spend time in the arcade
arcade games
quarter games
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