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bairro residencial

[BAH-ee-roo reh-zee-den-see-AHL]
nounmasculinepl: bairros residenciais
residential neighborhood
1. A district or area of a city or town primarily composed of residential buildings and housing, with a focus on living spaces rather than commercial or industrial activity
The new residential neighborhood is located near the shopping center.
O novo bairro residencial fica perto do centro comercial.
2. A suburban or urban area designated for housing development with typically lower density compared to downtown areas
Many families prefer to live in residential neighborhoods away from the city center.
Muitas famílias preferem morar em bairros residenciais longe do centro da cidade.
NYC Slang
residential neighborhood, residential area, or suburb
Synonyms
bairrozona residencialárea residencialregião residencialsubúrbio
Antonyms
bairro comercialbairro industrialcentro urbanodowntown

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro residencial
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bairro residencial
Standard usage, commonly refers to suburbs like Zona Sul neighborhoods
São Paulo
bairro residencial
Standard usage for residential areas outside downtown
Portugal
bairro residencial
Similar usage; also 'zona residencial' is common

Related Idioms & Phrases

morar em um bairro residencial - to live in a residential neighborhood
desenvolvimento de bairro residencial - residential neighborhood development
infraestrutura de bairro residencial - residential neighborhood infrastructure
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