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crowded spaces

[/ˈkraʊdɪd speɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
espaços lotados
1. Areas or places filled with many people, leaving little room to move freely
She avoids crowded spaces during rush hour.
Ela evita espaços lotados durante a hora do rush.
2. Enclosed or open areas with high population density
Public transportation can mean crowded spaces in major cities.
O transporte público pode significar espaços lotados nas grandes cidades.
NYC Slang
packed in like sardines
Synonyms
packed areascongested spacesbusy placesfull venues
Antonyms
empty spacesopen areasspacious venuesdeserted places

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaços lotados
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lugares abarrotados
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
espaços cheios de gente
Descriptive alternative commonly used
Portugal
espaços apinhados
More formal Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

standing room only
shoulder to shoulder
wall to wall people
packed to the gills
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