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concrete jungle

[/ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/]
nounpl: concrete jungles
selva de concreto
1. A large urban area with many tall buildings, characterized by extensive concrete and asphalt surfaces, often implying a harsh or inhospitable environment despite human development
New York City is often described as a concrete jungle with its towering skyscrapers and busy streets.
Nova York é frequentemente descrita como uma selva de concreto com seus arranha-céus imponentes e ruas movimentadas.
2. A metaphorical representation of urban life as wild, chaotic, and competitive like a jungle
Surviving in the concrete jungle of the city requires street smarts and determination.
Sobreviver na selva de concreto da cidade requer inteligência de rua e determinação.
NYC Slang
the Jungle
Synonyms
urban sprawlmegacitymetropolisbustling city
Antonyms
countrysiderural areawildernessnatural landscape

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
selva de concreto
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
selva de cimento
Common alternative variation
Portugal
selva de betão
Uses 'betão' (Portuguese term for concrete) instead of 'concreto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

urban wilderness
asphalt jungle
city jungle
steel and glass wilderness
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