city

[/ˈsɪti/]

nounfemininepl: cities

cidade

1. a large and densely populated urban area

New York is a major city in the United States.

Nova York é uma cidade importante nos Estados Unidos.

2. an incorporated municipality with defined boundaries and local government

The city council approved the new budget.

A câmara da cidade aprovou o novo orçamento.

3. the people who live in a city

The city came together to celebrate the festival.

A cidade se uniu para celebrar o festival.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cidade

standard term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

cidade

same as general usage

São Paulo

cidade

same as general usage

Portugal

cidade

standard term, also used for larger towns with historical significance

city slicker - someone from the city unfamiliar with rural life

inner city - densely populated urban core

salt of the earth - a city dweller who is honest and hardworking

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