crumbling structures
[ˈkrʌmblɪŋ ˈstrʌktʃərz]
noun phrasepl: crumbling structures
estruturas em ruínas
1. Buildings or physical constructions that are gradually deteriorating and falling apart due to age, neglect, or decay
The abandoned factory was filled with crumbling structures that posed a safety hazard.
A fábrica abandonada estava cheia de estruturas em ruínas que representavam um risco à segurança.
2. Figuratively, systems, institutions, or organizations that are gradually failing or losing their effectiveness
The government warned about the crumbling structures of the aging infrastructure.
O governo alertou sobre as estruturas desmoronando da infraestrutura envelhecida.
The term 'crumbling structures' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian urban discourse to describe deteriorating housing in older neighborhoods. In Brazil, this phrase often refers to historic colonial buildings in cities like Salvador and Ouro Preto that require preservation efforts. In the USA, it frequently appears in discussions about urban decay and infrastructure renewal, particularly in industrial cities.
NYC Slang
falling apart buildings; condemned structures
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