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central areas

[ˈsen.trəl ˈer.i.əz]
nounpl: central areas
áreas centrais
1. The middle or most important parts of a city, region, or space; downtown districts
The central areas of the city are congested during rush hour.
As áreas centrais da cidade ficam congestionadas durante o horário de pico.
2. Core zones in a geographic or administrative region
The central areas have the highest population density.
As áreas centrais têm a maior densidade populacional.
3. Focal points of activity, commerce, or importance
Investment in central areas has increased significantly.
O investimento nas áreas centrais aumentou significativamente.
NYC Slang
midtown; the core; downtown
Synonyms
downtown areascity centerscore areasinner areasurban centers
Antonyms
peripheral areasoutlying areassuburban areasremote areasfringe areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas centrais
Standard usage across Brazil for referring to city centers
Rio de Janeiro
centro
Often shortened to just 'centro' when referring to downtown Rio
São Paulo
regiões centrais
Alternative plural form commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
áreas centrais; centros urbanos
Portuguese usage may prefer 'centros urbanos' for urban centers

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the heart of the central areas
development of central areas
revitalization of central areas
located in central areas
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