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centros urbanos

[ˈsẽtɾuz uɾˈbɑ̃nuz]
nounmasculinepl: centros urbanos
urban centers
1. The central areas of cities characterized by high population density, commercial activity, and concentrated infrastructure
Many centros urbanos are experiencing rapid growth and development.
Muitos centros urbanos estão experimentando crescimento e desenvolvimento rápidos.
2. Downtown or city center areas where most business, cultural, and administrative activities are concentrated
The centros urbanos of major cities attract millions of visitors annually.
Os centros urbanos das grandes cidades atraem milhões de visitantes anualmente.
NYC Slang
downtown / city center
Synonyms
cidadesáreas urbanasnúcleos urbanoszonas urbanascentros das cidadesdowntowns
Antonyms
áreas ruraiszonas ruraisinteriorcampozona periférica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centros urbanos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
centros urbanos / centro da cidade
Commonly used; may refer to specific downtown areas like Sé or República
Rio de Janeiro
centros urbanos / centro
Frequently refers to the historic center or Lapa district
Portugal
centros urbanos / centros das cidades
Standard usage; may also use 'zona urbana' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

no coração dos centros urbanos - in the heart of urban centers
revitalização dos centros urbanos - urban center revitalization
êxodo dos centros urbanos - exodus from urban centers
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