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cities

[/ˈsɪtɪz/]
nounpl: cities (already plural form of city)
cidades
1. Large urban areas with significant population, infrastructure, and commercial activity
Many cities around the world have experienced rapid growth in recent decades.
Muitas cidades ao redor do mundo experimentaram crescimento rápido nas últimas décadas.
2. Municipal corporations or urban centers with defined boundaries and local governance
The cities in this region have joined together to share resources.
As cidades nesta região se uniram para compartilhar recursos.
Synonyms
municipalitiesmetropolisesurban centerstowns
Antonyms
rural areascountrysidevillages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cidades
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cidades
Standard usage with local cultural context
São Paulo
cidades
Standard usage, often refers to metropolis
Portugal
cidades
Standard usage with European urban context

Related Idioms & Phrases

city slicker - pessoa sofisticada da cidade
concrete jungle - selva de concreto (referring to cities)
city that never sleeps - cidade que nunca dorme
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