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crowded areas

[/ˈkraʊdɪd ˈɛriəz/]
noun phrase
áreas aglomeradas
1. Places or spaces that contain many people in a confined or limited space; areas with high density of people
Avoid crowded areas during rush hour.
Evite áreas aglomeradas durante a hora de pico.
2. Public spaces with excessive concentration of individuals, often causing congestion or discomfort
The market is one of the most crowded areas in the city.
O mercado é uma das áreas mais aglomeradas da cidade.
NYC Slang
packed joints
Synonyms
congested areaspacked spacesbusy placeshigh-density areasthronged locations
Antonyms
empty spacesdeserted areassparse locationsquiet placesisolated spots

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas aglomeradas
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lugares cheios de gente
More colloquial, literally 'full of people places'
São Paulo
áreas congestionadas
Often used in traffic and urban planning contexts
Portugal
zonas apinhadas
Portuguese preference for 'apinhadas' meaning tightly packed

Related Idioms & Phrases

elbow room
shoulder to shoulder
sardine can
wall-to-wall people
standing room only
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