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disorderly street

[dɪˈsɔːrdərli strit]
noun phrasepl: disorderly streets / ruas desordenadas
rua desordenada
1. A street characterized by chaos, lack of organization, or unruly behavior; a street with poor conditions or chaotic activity
The disorderly street was filled with trash and rowdy crowds after the event.
A rua desordenada estava cheia de lixo e multidões barulhentas após o evento.
2. A street where disorderly conduct or illegal activities frequently occur
Police were called to the disorderly street to break up the fight.
A polícia foi chamada à rua desordenada para separar a briga.
NYC Slang
sketchy street / rough street
Synonyms
chaotic streetmessy streetunruly streetrowdy streetturbulent street
Antonyms
orderly streetpeaceful streetquiet streetwell-maintained streetcalm street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua desordenada
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
rua desorganizada / rua bagunçada
more colloquial, emphasizing chaos
São Paulo
rua desorganizada / rua caótica
common urban usage
Portugal
rua desorganizada / rua confusa
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rua de mão dupla (street with conflicting activities)
caos urbano (urban chaos)
zona de conflito (conflict zone)
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