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condomínios fechados

[kõ.do.ˈmi.ni.us fe.ˈʃa.dus]
nounmasculinepl: condomínios fechados
gated communities
1. residential developments or apartment complexes enclosed by walls or fences with controlled access, security gates, and restricted entry to residents and authorized visitors only
Many wealthy families choose to live in gated communities for security and privacy.
Muitas famílias abastadas escolhem morar em condomínios fechados pela segurança e privacidade.
2. planned residential communities with shared amenities, common areas, and private management, physically separated from surrounding neighborhoods
The gated community offers recreational facilities, swimming pools, and 24-hour security.
O condomínio fechado oferece instalações recreativas, piscinas e segurança 24 horas.
NYC Slang
gated communities / luxury high-rises with restricted access
Synonyms
condomínios muradoscomunidades fechadasloteamentos fechadosempreendimentos fechados
Antonyms
bairros abertoscomunidades abertasáreas públicas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condomínios fechados
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
condomínios fechados
Very common in metropolitan São Paulo; widespread phenomenon
Rio de Janeiro
condomínios fechados
Prevalent in affluent areas like Barra da Tijuca and Zona Sul
Portugal
condomínios privados / comunidades muradas
Less common term; Portuguese prefer 'condomínios privados' or 'urbanizações fechadas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

morar atrás dos muros
comunidade segregada
urbanismo de enclaves
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