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avenida cheia

[a-və-ˈni-də ˈʃei-ə]
noun phrasefemininepl: avenidas cheias
crowded avenue
1. A wide street or boulevard that is filled with a large number of people, vehicles, or both
The avenue was crowded with shoppers during the holiday season.
A avenida cheia de pessoas durante a época de festas.
2. A main street experiencing heavy traffic or pedestrian congestion
During rush hour, the main avenue is always full of cars.
Durante a hora do rush, a avenida cheia de carros.
NYC Slang
packed avenue
Synonyms
avenida lotadaavenida congestionadaavenida apinhada
Antonyms
avenida vaziaavenida desertaavenida livre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avenida cheia
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avenida cheia
Common in urban contexts
São Paulo
avenida cheia
Frequently used to describe traffic conditions
Portugal
avenida cheia
Less common; Portuguese tend to use 'avenida congestionada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na avenida cheia
pegar a avenida cheia
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