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calm street

[/kɑːm striːt/]
noun phrasefemininepl: calm streets / ruas calmas
rua calma
1. A street with little traffic, noise, or activity; a peaceful and quiet thoroughfare
We walked along the calm street, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
Caminhamos pela rua calma, desfrutando da atmosfera tranquila.
2. A residential area characterized by minimal disturbances and a serene environment
They moved to a calm street in the suburbs to escape the city noise.
Eles se mudaram para uma rua calma nos subúrbios para escapar do barulho da cidade.
Synonyms
quiet streetpeaceful streettranquil streetserene street
Antonyms
busy streethectic streetnoisy streetcrowded street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua calma
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua tranquila
Preference for 'tranquila' in local speech
São Paulo
rua calma / rua tranquila
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
rua calma / rua tranquila
Standard usage, often 'rua sossegada' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the calm before the storm
keep calm and carry on
in a calm manner
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