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congested spaces

[kənˈdʒɛstɪd speɪsɪz]
noun phrase
espaços congestionados
1. Areas or places that are overcrowded, blocked, or filled to capacity with people, vehicles, or objects
The subway during rush hour is one of the most congested spaces in the city.
O metrô durante a hora de pico é um dos espaços mais congestionados da cidade.
2. Physical locations where traffic flow or movement is impeded or restricted
Emergency exits should never be blocked in congested spaces.
As saídas de emergência nunca devem ser bloqueadas em espaços congestionados.
NYC Slang
packed places, gridlocked spots
Synonyms
crowded spacespacked areasovercrowded placesclogged areas
Antonyms
open spacesempty areasspacious placesunobstructed areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaços congestionados
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espaços apinhados
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
espaços congestionados
Common in urban planning and traffic contexts
Portugal
espaços congestionados
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sea of people
wall-to-wall crowds
elbow room
breathing room
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