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bustling environments

[ˈbʌsəlɪŋ ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
ambientes movimentados
1. Places or settings characterized by lively activity, movement, and a busy atmosphere with many people or things happening simultaneously
The bustling environments of Times Square attract millions of tourists every year.
Os ambientes movimentados da Times Square atraem milhões de turistas todos os anos.
2. Active and energetic spaces where there is constant motion and engagement
She thrives in bustling environments rather than quiet offices.
Ela prospera em ambientes movimentados em vez de escritórios silenciosos.
NYC Slang
crazy busy spots; happening places
Synonyms
lively settingsactive spacesvibrant environmentshectic placesbusy atmospheres
Antonyms
quiet environmentspeaceful settingsserene spacestranquil atmospherescalm places

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambientes movimentados
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ambientes agitados
Often used interchangeably with movimentados
Rio de Janeiro
ambientes cheios de ação
More colloquial variation
Portugal
ambientes cheios de atividade
Slightly more formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hive of activity
the hustle and bustle
in the thick of things
where the action is
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