bairro humilde

[BAH-ee-roo oo-MEEL-duh]

noun phrasemasculinepl: bairros humildes

humble neighborhood; working-class neighborhood; poor neighborhood

1. A residential area characterized by low-income residents, modest housing, and limited infrastructure or services

He grew up in a humble neighborhood on the outskirts of the city.

Ele cresceu em um bairro humilde na periferia da cidade.

2. A neighborhood with basic or precarious living conditions, often lacking adequate public services

The charity organization focuses on improving conditions in humble neighborhoods.

A organização de caridade se concentra em melhorar as condições nos bairros humildes.

NYC Slang

the projects; ghetto; hood; working-class neighborhood

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General Brazilian

bairro humilde

Standard term used across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

comunidade; favela

Often used interchangeably, especially when referring to slum areas

São Paulo

periferia; bairro periférico

Emphasis on geographic location on the outskirts of the city

Portugal

bairro pobre; bairro operário

Less commonly used; Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'bairro operário' or 'bairro popular'

sair do bairro humilde

melhorar de vida

subir na vida

nascer na periferia

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