assento vazio
[ah-SEN-too VAH-zee-oh]
noun phrasemasculinepl: assentos vazios
empty seat
1. An unoccupied chair, bench, or sitting place in a vehicle, theater, stadium, or other venue
There was an empty seat next to me on the bus.
Havia um assento vazio ao meu lado no ônibus.
2. A vacant position or political office that requires representation
The empty seat in Congress needs to be filled by a new election.
O assento vazio no Congresso precisa ser preenchido por uma nova eleição.
In Brazilian culture, 'assento vazio' is commonly used in discussions about public transportation, where finding an empty seat is a daily concern for commuters. It's also used in political contexts when discussing vacant congressional or legislative seats. The phrase carries practical significance in crowded urban environments like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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