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centro comercial

[ˈsɛntɾu kumeɾˈsjaw]
nounmasculinepl: centros comerciais
shopping center
1. A large building or complex containing multiple shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues
The shopping center has over 200 stores and restaurants.
O centro comercial tem mais de 200 lojas e restaurantes.
2. A commercial district or area with concentrated retail and business activity
Downtown is the main commercial center of the city.
O centro comercial da cidade fica no bairro antigo.
NYC Slang
mall
Synonyms
shoppingmallgaleria comercialshopping mall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
shopping center
Most common usage, often shortened to 'shopping'
São Paulo
shopping
English loanword widely used in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
shopping
Common in contemporary usage
Portugal
centro comercial
Standard Portuguese term, preferred over English loanword

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer compras no centro comercial - to go shopping at the mall
passar no centro comercial - to stop by the shopping center
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