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bustling street

[ˈbʌsəlɪŋ strit]
noun phrasefeminine (rua)pl: bustling streets / ruas movimentadas
rua movimentada
1. A street full of activity, people, and energy; a busy, lively thoroughfare
The bustling street was filled with shoppers, vendors, and street musicians.
A rua movimentada estava repleta de compradores, vendedores e músicos de rua.
2. An urban area characterized by constant movement and commercial activity
Times Square is one of the most bustling streets in New York City.
Times Square é uma das ruas mais movimentadas da cidade de Nova York.
NYC Slang
buzzing street / happening street
Synonyms
busy streetlively streetcrowded streetactive thoroughfarevibrant street
Antonyms
quiet streetempty streetdeserted streetpeaceful streettranquil avenue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua movimentada
Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
rua agitada
Alternative colloquial expression used in Rio
São Paulo
rua cheia de movimento
More formal description commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
rua movimentada / rua cheia de gente
Both expressions are used; 'cheia de gente' emphasizes the crowds

Related Idioms & Phrases

the hustle and bustle of the street
where the action is
the heartbeat of the city
a street that never sleeps
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