bairro perigoso

[BAH-ee-roo peh-ree-GOH-soo]

nounmasculinepl: bairros perigosos

dangerous neighborhood

1. A residential area or district characterized by high crime rates, violence, or other safety hazards that pose risks to residents and visitors

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

Ele cresceu em um bairro perigoso na periferia da cidade.

2. An area marked by gang activity, drug trafficking, or other criminal behavior

The police increased patrols in that dangerous neighborhood after the recent incidents.

A polícia aumentou as patrulhas naquele bairro perigoso após os incidentes recentes.

NYC Slang

sketchy neighborhood, rough neighborhood, hood

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

bairro perigoso

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

comunidade perigosa / favela

Often refers to specific favela communities

São Paulo

bairro perigoso / periferia

Commonly used; may emphasize peripheral locations

Portugal

bairro perigoso / zona perigosa

Less common; 'zona perigosa' often preferred

não entrar em bairro perigoso

evitar bairro perigoso

zona de risco

bairro de periferia

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