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avenida principal

[a.ve.NI.da prin.si.PAL]
nounfemininepl: avenidas principais
main avenue
1. The primary or most important avenue in a city or town, typically characterized by heavy traffic, commercial activity, and significant infrastructure
The main avenue is lined with shops and restaurants.
A avenida principal é repleta de lojas e restaurantes.
2. A major thoroughfare serving as a central route for transportation and commerce in an urban area
We took the main avenue to reach the downtown district.
Pegamos a avenida principal para chegar ao centro da cidade.
NYC Slang
Main drag
Synonyms
rua principalvia principalavenida maioravenida central
Antonyms
rua lateraltravessavielabeco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avenida principal
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avenida principal
Common in urban planning and everyday speech
São Paulo
avenida principal
Standard term used in metropolitan areas
Portugal
avenida principal
Same usage as in Brazil; alternatively 'avenida maior'

Related Idioms & Phrases

na avenida principal (on the main avenue - as a location reference)
descendo a avenida principal (going down the main avenue)
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