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congested area
[kənˈdʒɛstɪd ˈɛriə]
noun
pl: congested areas
área congestionada
1.
A densely populated or heavily trafficked location where movement is impeded by overcrowding or traffic buildup
The downtown area becomes a congested area during rush hour.
A área do centro fica uma área congestionada durante a hora de pico.
2.
An urban zone with excessive vehicle or pedestrian traffic causing delays and inefficiency
Authorities implemented tolls to reduce traffic in the congested area.
As autoridades implementaram pedágios para reduzir o trânsito na área congestionada.
NYC Slang
gridlock zone
Synonyms
crowded area
traffic-heavy area
bottleneck
congestion zone
busy area
Antonyms
open area
uncongested area
free-flowing area
spacious area
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área congestionada
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
área de congestionamento
Alternative phrasing used in traffic reports
Portugal
zona congestionada
Common in European Portuguese traffic terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
stuck in traffic
bumper-to-bumper traffic
rush hour jam
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