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concrete street

[ˈkɑːŋkriːt strit]
nounpl: concrete streets
rua de concreto
1. A street or road surface made of concrete, a hard construction material composed of cement, aggregates, and water
The concrete street was smooth and durable, requiring minimal maintenance.
A rua de concreto era lisa e durável, exigindo manutenção mínima.
2. An urban street paved with concrete rather than asphalt or other materials
The city replaced the old asphalt with concrete streets to improve longevity.
A cidade substituiu o asfalto antigo por ruas de concreto para melhorar a durabilidade.
NYC Slang
concrete jungle (metaphorical reference to urban streets)
Synonyms
concrete pavementconcrete roadwayrigid pavement street
Antonyms
asphalt streetunpaved streetdirt road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua de concreto
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rua de concreto
Common in urban areas; may also say 'via de concreto'
Rio de Janeiro
rua de concreto
Standard usage in Rio metropolitan areas
Portugal
rua de betão
Portuguese uses 'betão' instead of 'concreto'; 'rua de cimento' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

pounding the pavement
hitting the concrete
urban landscape
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