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bairro fechado

[BAH-ee-roh feh-SHAH-doh]
nounmasculinepl: bairros fechados
gated community
1. A residential neighborhood or district that is enclosed by walls, fences, or gates and has controlled access, typically featuring security measures and private amenities
They moved to a gated community for better security and peace of mind.
Eles se mudaram para um bairro fechado por segurança e tranquilidade.
2. A planned residential development with restricted entry that caters to middle and upper-class residents
The gated community offers amenities like a swimming pool and gym for residents.
O bairro fechado oferece amenidades como piscina e academia para os moradores.
NYC Slang
gated community / private neighborhood
Synonyms
condomínio fechadoresidencial fechadoloteamento fechadocomunidade fechada
Antonyms
bairro abertozona residencial aberta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro fechado / condomínio fechado
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
bairro fechado / condomínio
Frequently used; represents significant portion of residential development
Rio de Janeiro
condomínio fechado
Preferred term in carioca usage
Portugal
bairro fechado / condomínio privado
Less common than in Brazil; 'condomínio privado' often preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver em um bairro fechado
morar em condomínio fechado
segurança do bairro fechado
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