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avenida vazia

[a.ve.NI.da VA.zi.a]
noun phrasefemininepl: avenidas vazias
empty avenue
1. A wide street or thoroughfare that is devoid of people, traffic, or activity
The early morning revealed an empty avenue stretching across the city.
A madrugada revelou uma avenida vazia estendendo-se pela cidade.
2. A metaphorical reference to a desolate or abandoned place lacking vitality or purpose
After the economic collapse, the downtown area became an empty avenue.
Após o colapso econômico, a região do centro tornou-se uma avenida vazia.
NYC Slang
ghost street
Synonyms
rua desertavia desertaboulevard vaziorua abandonada
Antonyms
avenida lotadaavenida movimentadaavenida cheiaavenida animada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avenida vazia
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avenida vazia
Common in everyday speech, especially in descriptions of the city at night
São Paulo
avenida vazia
Frequently used to describe streets during non-rush hours
Portugal
avenida vazia
Same usage as in Brazil; standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixar uma avenida vazia (to leave a place deserted)
uma avenida vazia de esperança (an avenue empty of hope)
caminhar por uma avenida vazia (to walk down a lonely street)
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