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bustling spaces

[ˈbʌsəlɪŋ ˈspeɪsɪz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
espaços movimentados
1. Areas or places that are full of activity, energy, and movement with many people present
The bustling spaces of the city center were filled with shoppers and tourists.
Os espaços movimentados do centro da cidade estavam cheios de compradores e turistas.
2. Busy, lively locations characterized by constant motion and vibrant atmosphere
The restaurant owner loved the bustling spaces during dinner time.
O dono do restaurante amava os espaços movimentados durante a hora do jantar.
NYC Slang
poppin' spots
Synonyms
busy areaslively placescrowded spacesvibrant locationsactive zones
Antonyms
quiet spacesempty areasdesolate placesabandoned spacespeaceful locations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaços movimentados
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espaços cheios de movimento
Alternative phrasing common in Rio
São Paulo
espaços agitados
Frequently used in commercial/urban contexts
Portugal
espaços apinhados de gente
More formal/descriptive usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hive of activity
a hotbed of activity
the thick of it
onde a coisa fervulha
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